Ball Control Basics
Striking & Fielding
•Year 2
•8 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 2 students to the fundamental skills of striking and fielding through a carefully sequenced progression from individual ball control to collaborative team play. The emphasis is on building confidence with ball handling before introducing the tactical elements that make striking and fielding games exciting and inclusive for all students.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we improve our accuracy when rolling a ball to hit targets?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to roll a ball accurately towards a target
- • To develop hand-eye coordination through rolling activities
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies like a wall to stop moving balls?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to stop a rolling ball with control and consistency
- • To develop tracking skills and body positioning
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can I improve my accuracy when throwing and catching to become a better team player?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accuracy in underarm throwing techniques
- • To improve consistency and confidence in catching moving objects
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to throw accurately and powerfully over longer distances?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop overarm throwing technique with control and accuracy
- • To understand how our bodies respond to physical exercise
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use different body parts and equipment to strike a ball accurately towards our target?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the fundamental skill of striking a ball using hands and equipment
- • To understand the importance of body positioning and eye tracking when striking
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can fielders work as a team to stop runs and create exciting games?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop ball retrieval skills with increasing accuracy and speed
- • To understand the role of a fielder in striking and fielding games
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How do different roles work together to make games fair and exciting?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand the distinct roles of batter, bowler and fielder in striking and fielding games
- • To apply throwing, catching and retrieving skills effectively in game situations
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we use smart tactics to score more points when running around bases?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to run around bases to score points
- • To use simple tactics when batting and fielding