Tactical Striking
•Year 3
•Rounders
•Distributed around playing areas, extras in storage bucket
Alternative: Tennis balls, bean bags for striking practice
Available at each playing station, different sizes if available
Alternative: Plastic cricket bats, short tennis rackets, wooden paddles
Placed left and right of batting position, 10-15 metres away
Alternative: Markers, spots, hoops as running targets
One colour per team for starter activity identification
Alternative: Team bands, coloured markers for identification
To hit the ball with the bat or hand using a swinging motion
Smart decisions about where to hit the ball to score more runs
Players trying to catch or collect the ball to stop runs
The player who throws the ball underarm for the batter to hit
Points scored by running between cones after hitting the ball
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting runs scored, comparing totals between attempts, basic addition in game contexts, understanding of distance and measurement
Forces and motion in striking actions, understanding of angles and trajectory, body systems response to exercise
Spatial awareness and positioning, directions (left/right), understanding of boundaries and areas
Teamwork and cooperation, dealing with winning and losing, encouraging others, building resilience through practice
Circulate between groups during activities, position centrally during demonstrations for visibility from all students
Watch for striking technique development, tactical decision-making, run counting accuracy, and positive teamwork
Step in if safety concerns arise, support students struggling with technique, facilitate positive group dynamics
Demonstrate: Use student examples when possible, exaggerate technique points for visibility, show both correct and incorrect examples for comparison
Minimum 30m x 40m for multiple groups, clear of obstacles and hazards
Dry, even surface suitable for running, free from holes or debris
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury, appropriate first aid response, contact school first aid if needed
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