Striking Game Tactics
Striking & Fielding
•Year 2
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 2 students to the fundamental concepts of striking and fielding games through an engaging hit, catch and run format. The emphasis is on developing decision-making skills alongside basic striking techniques, creating confident players who understand when and why to take risks. Through progressive skill-building and tactical awareness, students learn that successful striking games require both individual technique and team cooperation.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we score runs by making quick decisions about when to run faster?
Key Objectives:
- • Work as a team to return a ball to a base effectively
- • Develop individual skills to score runs by running between bases
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I use different parts of my foot to send the ball where I want it to go?
Key Objectives:
- • Make tactical decisions about which direction to send the ball using different parts of the foot
- • Use inside and outside of foot kicking techniques to send the ball accurately
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we outwit bowlers and fielders by making smart decisions about where to kick the ball?
Key Objectives:
- • To outwit bowlers by kicking the ball in different directions based on how it is bowled
- • To use both feet effectively when kicking the ball
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can I be a brilliant wicketkeeper to help my team stop runs and get batters out?
Key Objectives:
- • To recognise and understand the role of a wicketkeeper in Hit Catch Run games
- • To position correctly and move effectively to stop balls as a wicketkeeper
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can a backstop help their team win by being quick and accurate with the ball?
Key Objectives:
- • Recognise the role of a backstop and its likeness to the wicketkeeper
- • Attempt to track and stop balls missed by batters
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we work together as a team to score runs and prevent the opposition from scoring?
Key Objectives:
- • Work as a team to score points as batters in a competitive game
- • Work as a team to restrict runs through effective fielding