Foundation Skills & Team Play
Rounders
•Year 3
•8 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 3 students to rounders through a systematic skill-building approach that emphasises individual technique development before progressing to tactical team play. The focus is on creating confident, competent players who understand both their individual responsibilities and how they contribute to team success. Through carefully sequenced lessons, students develop from basic throwing and catching to applying complex game strategies in tournament situations.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to throw accurately and catch safely?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to throw a ball using overarm and underarm techniques with control
- • To catch a ball safely using correct positioning and technique
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How do different player roles work together to create an exciting and fair game of rounders?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand the role of the fielder, bowler, batter and backstop in rounders
- • To develop underarm bowling technique with accuracy and control
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we bowl a ball accurately while following the rules of rounders?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop underarm bowling technique with accuracy and consistency
- • To understand and apply the rules of bowling in rounders
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we make smart decisions about when to run and when to stay safe at a base?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to run around the outside of the bases and know when to stop
- • To understand basic rounders tactics and decision-making
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can fielders become the heroes who stop batters from scoring rounders?
Key Objectives:
- • To master the two-handed pick up technique for moving balls
- • To develop the short barrier technique for stopping balls effectively
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we develop consistent batting technique to strike a moving ball effectively?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop correct batting stance and grip
- • To improve eye-ball coordination when striking a moving ball
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How do batters work together as a team to score the most rounders?
Key Objectives:
- • To learn to bat in a team situation
- • To understand team batting tactics and when to run or wait
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can I apply all my rounders skills to play successfully in a tournament setting?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply rounders skills and tactics in competitive game situations
- • To demonstrate understanding of rules during tournament play