Striking & Fielding
•Year 1
•8 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 1 students to the fundamental movement skills that underpin all striking and fielding games through progressive, playful exploration. Starting with simple rolling and stopping, students build confidence with ball handling before progressing to throwing, catching, and striking. The unit culminates in understanding basic team roles and tactical concepts, creating a strong foundation for future cricket, rounders, and similar games.
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we roll a ball accurately to hit targets and help our team?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to stop a moving ball and keep it safe?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we improve our accuracy when throwing and catching to help our team succeed?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to throw accurately and far?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies and equipment to strike a ball accurately and safely?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we become expert ball collectors who help our team win?
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Lesson 7
Big Question:
How do we work as a team to score points and stop the other team from scoring?
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Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can I run smartly around bases to score the most points before the ball gets back?
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