Tactical Striking
•Year 3
•Rounders
•Distribute around activity areas for quick access
Alternative: Soft rounders balls, foam balls for safety
Place in pairs 5 metres apart for partner work
Alternative: Small marker cones, chalk lines on playground
Position as central return points in game areas
Alternative: Buckets, marked circles on ground
Different colours for each team in games
Alternative: Coloured bands, team markers
A fielding technique where one knee touches the ground to create a barrier that stops ground balls
The act of catching, stopping or collecting the ball when the batting team hits it
The player who hits or rolls the ball to try and score points
Where fielders place themselves to best stop the ball and prevent scoring
A ball that rolls along the ground rather than through the air
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Measuring distances between cones, counting successful stops, calculating team scores and timing
Forces and motion in ball rolling, friction affecting ball movement, body mechanics in long barrier
Directional language, spatial awareness, mapping fielding positions and ball placement
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when learning new skills, managing competitive emotions
Move around activity areas to observe all students, position for optimal safety oversight
Watch for correct long barrier technique, safe ball handling, positive team interactions
Step in for safety concerns, technique correction, or behaviour management
Emphasise technique slowly and clearly, use students as positive examples, maintain energy and enthusiasm
Minimum 30m x 20m area, indoor hall or outdoor playground suitable
Dry, even surface free from obstacles, adequate grip for movement
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, inform school procedures
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