Striking & Fielding Fundamentals
•Year 1
•Striking & Fielding
•Distribute around area perimeter for easy collection
Alternative: Bean bags, foam balls for students with catching difficulties
Mark channels 3 metres wide, 10 metres long
Alternative: Marker spots, playground chalk lines
For identifying teams in group activities
Alternative: Team captains wear different coloured tops
Following the path of the ball with your eyes and body movement
Moving faster than the ball to get in front of it and stop it
Getting in the way of the ball to stop it reaching its target
Collecting and bringing back a ball that has been hit or thrown away
The starting point or safe area where you return the ball
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Estimating ball speed and distance, counting successful attempts, measuring channel distances
Understanding forces and motion, friction affecting ball movement, reaction time concepts
Directional language (forwards, backwards, left, right), spatial awareness and mapping movement
Teamwork and cooperation, managing frustration, celebrating others' success, communication skills
Stand centrally to observe all groups, move around to provide individual feedback during activities
Watch for correct tracking technique, safe spatial awareness, and positive group cooperation
["Step in if students are chasing rather than overtaking consistently", "Intervene if any unsafe speeds or movements observed", "Support groups struggling with rotation or cooperation"]
Use exaggerated movements to show key techniques, demonstrate common mistakes for correction, involve students in demonstrations where appropriate
Minimum 25m x 20m flat area, clear of obstacles and hazards
Dry, non-slip surface free from holes, debris, or wet patches
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if required
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