Tactical Striking
•Year 3
•Rounders
•Distribute around pitch perimeter for quick retrieval
Alternative: Tennis balls, softer balls for SEND students
Set up 4 pitches if space allows, or 2 larger pitches
Alternative: Cones, hoops, chalk circles
Pre-sorted into team sets before lesson
Alternative: Different coloured tops, wristbands
A fielding position behind the batter who stops balls that get past and returns them quickly
A competition format where each team plays every other team once
Throwing the ball with speed and precision to reach the intended target
The mental challenge of performing skills when the outcome matters
Choosing the best option based on the game situation
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, communication skills during team discussions and tactical planning
Counting runs and points in tournament scoring system, measuring safe distances for backstop positioning, calculating team standings in round-robin format
Understanding forces in throwing and batting techniques, exploring momentum and energy transfer when ball contacts bat
Spatial awareness of field positioning, understanding of direction and distance in tactical play
Leadership skills during team captaincy, resilience when team is losing, managing emotions during competitive situations
Mobile positioning between tournament pitches to monitor backstop safety and provide tactical guidance
Primary focus on backstop safety distances, secondary on throwing accuracy and game flow
Immediately correct unsafe backstop positioning, assist with rule disputes, provide tactical guidance during team huddles
Model enthusiasm and positive coaching throughout, demonstrate correct techniques during natural breaks in play
Minimum 40m x 30m for two tournament pitches, or 25m x 20m for single pitch
Dry, even surface free from holes or hazards, suitable for running and safe stopping
Immediate stop signal for all activity, assess injury severity, appropriate first aid response, clear evacuation routes maintained
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