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.

Lessons in This Unit

8 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Rolling and Target Practice
1h

Big Question:

How can we roll a ball accurately to hit targets and help our team?

Key Objectives:

  • To be able to roll a ball towards a target with accuracy
  • To develop hand-eye coordination through rolling and catching

Lesson 2

Ball Stopping and Tracking
1h

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to stop a moving ball and keep it safe?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop the fundamental skill of stopping a rolling ball with control and consistency
  • To improve hand-eye coordination and tracking skills through progressive ball work

Lesson 3

Underarm Throwing Skills
1h 13min

Big Question:

How can we improve our accuracy when throwing and catching to help our team succeed?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop accuracy and consistency in underarm throwing technique
  • To improve catching skills with different equipment and in various situations

Lesson 4

Overarm Throwing Technique
1h

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to throw accurately and far?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop correct overarm throwing technique with accuracy
  • To understand how exercise affects our bodies

Lesson 5

Striking a Ball with Control
1h

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies and equipment to strike a ball accurately and safely?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop different methods of striking a ball using hands and simple equipment
  • To understand the importance of watching the ball when striking

Lesson 6

Ball Retrieval and Fielding
48 min

Big Question:

How can we become expert ball collectors who help our team win?

Key Objectives:

  • To retrieve a ball using correct technique and positioning
  • To understand the role of fielding in striking and fielding games

Lesson 7

Batting, Bowling & Fielding
55 min

Big Question:

How do we work as a team to score points and stop the other team from scoring?

Key Objectives:

  • To understand the different roles of batter, bowler and fielder in striking and fielding games
  • To develop throwing, catching and retrieving skills in game situations

Lesson 8

Base Running for Points
1h

Big Question:

How can I run smartly around bases to score the most points before the ball gets back?

Key Objectives:

  • To be able to run around bases to score points
  • To understand the concept of working as a team when fielding