Lesson 6 - Team Fielding & Hitting Strategy
Team Play Striking Skills
•Year 1
•Striking & Fielding
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How can we work as a team to score runs and stop the other team from scoring?
Learning Objectives
- Work collaboratively to restrict runs through effective fielding
- Hit balls into space to score runs strategically
- Describe key differences between striker and fielder roles
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate teamwork in fielding positions
- Students will show understanding of space awareness when hitting
- Students will articulate the different responsibilities of strikers and fielders
Equipment & Resources Required
Scattered around playing area for warm-up, arranged in circle for main game
Alternative: Dome markers, bean bags
Different sizes for differentiation
Alternative: Tennis balls, foam balls
Range of equipment to suit different abilities
Alternative: Hands for throwing, small rackets, foam paddles
Clearly visible markers for running bases
Alternative: Hoops, flat markers, chalk circles
Key Vocabulary
A player who tries to catch or collect the ball to stop runs being scored
A player who hits or throws the ball to try and score runs
An area on the field where there are no fielders standing
A safe place that runners must reach to complete a run
To collect the ball quickly after it has been hit
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic throwing and catching skills
- Understanding of running between markers
- Simple rules of hit, run, catch games
Current Skills
- Collaborative fielding techniques
- Strategic hitting for space
- Role differentiation in team games
Next Steps
- More complex fielding formations
- Advanced batting techniques
- Game tactics and team strategy
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Strikers should look for spaces between fielders before hitting
- Fielders must communicate and work together to be efficient
- Safe running technique - controlled speed and awareness of others
- Different roles require different ready positions and movements
- Teamwork is more important than individual skill in this game
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking hitting harder is always better - correct by emphasising accuracy to space
- Fielders working individually instead of as team - reinforce communication and cooperation
- Confusing running routes - use clear demonstrations and visual markers
- Believing only catching counts in fielding - show importance of quick retrieval and accurate throwing
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity bursts with clear transitions, specific role assignments, regular movement breaks
dyspraxia
- Larger, softer balls for easier catching, simplified sequences, additional practice time with adult support
autism spectrum
- Clear visual schedule of activities, defined roles and boundaries, quiet break available if overwhelmed
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls and cones, provide verbal descriptions of field layout, buddy system for running routes
hearing impairment
- Visual signals for start/stop, written instructions on display, ensure face-to-face communication for rules
physical disability
- Seated throwing option, modified bases closer together, larger/lighter equipment as needed
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting runs scored, measuring distances between bases, timing activities, comparing scores between teams
Science
Understanding forces when hitting balls, discussing how muscles work during running, exploring concepts of speed and acceleration
Geography
Using directional language (left, right, behind, in front), understanding spatial relationships on the field
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, dealing with winning and losing, encouraging others, following rules and fair play
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move around perimeter of activity to maintain visibility of all students, position near hitting area during main game for safety
Observation Focus
Watch for understanding of roles, safe movement, teamwork development, and skill progression
Intervention Points
Step in if students confused about rules, safety concerns arise, or teams become significantly unbalanced
Demonstration Notes
Always demonstrate new skills slowly and clearly, involve students in demonstrations when safe, repeat key points multiple times
Verbal Cues
- •'Hit to space, not to players!'
- •'Fielders, work together!'
- •'Safe running, controlled speed!'
- •'Well done, excellent teamwork!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 25m x 20m area, clear of obstacles and with soft boundaries
Surface Check
Flat, dry surface free from loose stones, holes or slippery areas
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check balls are properly inflated and not damaged
- •Ensure cones have no cracks or sharp edges
- •Verify hitting equipment is appropriate size and safe
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between runners and fielders
- •Being hit by thrown balls
- •Tripping over cones or equipment
- •Overexertion during running activities
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established for running routes
- •Safe distances maintained between teams
- •Soft balls used appropriate for age group
- •Controlled running speed emphasised throughout
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to see all students during active games
- •Monitor warm-up for safe movement patterns
- •Watch hitting areas for appropriate directions
- •Ensure rest periods as needed
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, inform school office if necessary