Team Play Striking Skills
•Year 1
•Striking & Fielding
•Distributed to batting areas, extras available for continuous play
Alternative: Tennis balls, foam balls
Mark batting areas, running markers, and bonus scoring zones
Alternative: Spots, hoops for boundaries
Size-appropriate equipment for Year 1 students
Alternative: Hands for rolling, small rackets
Distinguish fielders from batters in game situations
Alternative: Different coloured equipment
A player whose job is to stop the ball and prevent runs being scored
To catch or stop the ball before it reaches its intended target
Where you choose to stand on the field to be most effective
Talking to teammates to organise who gets which ball
Standing with knees bent, on toes, arms out, watching the ball
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting runs scored, measuring distances for game areas, comparing fielding position effectiveness
Understanding forces when intercepting balls, body movement and balance in ready position
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding directions and area coverage
Teamwork and cooperation, communication skills, resilience when fielding is challenging
Position centrally to observe all game areas, move to support groups needing guidance
Watch for strategic positioning development, communication between students, application of ready position
Step in if unsafe play develops, guide strategy discussions without giving solutions, support inclusive participation
Demonstrate: Exaggerate ready position for visibility, show ball tracking with head movement, model positive communication
Minimum 20m x 30m clear area for multiple game zones
Level, dry surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or seek additional support
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