Striking Basics
•Year 2
•Striking & Fielding
•Keep spare balls ready for quick game flow
Alternative: Bean bags, tennis balls, foam balls
Use bright colours for clear visibility
Alternative: Spots, hoops, chalk marks
Position as retrieval targets for fielders
Alternative: Buckets, containers, cone targets
Provide range of sizes for different abilities
Alternative: Hands only, tennis rackets, foam bats
Clear team identification for competition
Alternative: Different coloured tops, wristbands
Plans or strategies used to win the game
The area where batters are safe and can score points
Where players stand to catch or collect the ball
A competition format where each team plays every other team once
To collect or get the ball back quickly
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting points scored, calculating team totals, understanding tournament scoring systems (3 points win, 2 draw, 1 loss)
Forces when hitting balls, angles of ball flight, speed and distance relationships during running
Spatial awareness, directions and positioning, understanding of area and boundaries
Teamwork and cooperation, managing competition emotions, showing respect for opponents and officials
Stand centrally between pitches during competition to observe all teams
Tactical decision-making, team communication, sportsmanship, and safety
Step in if tactics forgotten under pressure, poor sportsmanship occurs, or safety concerns arise
Use live examples during games to highlight excellent tactical decisions and team communication
Minimum 30m x 40m for two simultaneous pitches, clear of obstacles
Dry, even surface free from hazards, suitable for running and direction changes
Stop all play immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support, ensure other students remain safely positioned
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