Big Question:

How can smart fielding positions and quick reactions help teams defend effectively in rounders?

Key Objectives:

• • Hit a stationary ball into space away from fielders
• • Retrieve and throw the ball accurately as a fielder using correct technique

Big Question:

How can we work together as a team to get the ball back to the bowler quickly and accurately?

Key Objectives:

• • To bowl an underarm ball with consistency at a target
• • To work collaboratively to return the ball to the bowler efficiently

Big Question:

How can we use tactics to strike the ball away from fielders and score maximum runs?

Key Objectives:

• • Strike a bowled ball to hit a moving target with one hand and progress to using a bat
• • Apply simple tactics to choose where to hit the ball for maximum runs

Big Question:

How can we work as a team to stop every ball that comes our way?

Key Objectives:

• • To consistently stop moving balls using the long barrier technique
• • To collect and return moving balls effectively as part of team fielding

Big Question:

How can we use powerful, accurate throws to prevent batters from scoring runs?

Key Objectives:

• • Develop overarm throwing technique for longer distances
• • Make tactical decisions about which base to throw to

Big Question:

How can we work as a team to score runs while stopping the opposition from scoring?

Key Objectives:

• • Use accurate throws to return a ball to the bases or bowler in game situations
• • Strike a bowled ball effectively to score runs for your team