This unit develops Year 4 students' understanding of rounders as a tactical game where individual skills combine to create team success. The focus moves beyond basic technique to strategic thinking, with students learning how each position contributes to overall team performance. Through progressive challenges, students develop both physical competence and game intelligence, culminating in competitive matches where they can demonstrate their tactical understanding.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Throwing & Catching Skills
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use accurate throwing, catching and directed hitting to outsmart our opponents in rounders?

Key Objectives:

  • Throw and catch the ball with increasing accuracy using appropriate technique
  • Hit the ball into specific zones to score points tactically

Lesson 2

Base Running Tactics
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use speed and tactical thinking to outsmart our opponents in rounders?

Key Objectives:

  • To predict and anticipate the optimal number of zones to run between posts
  • To develop running speed and timing to avoid being stumped out

Lesson 3

Intercepting and Team Fielding
1h

Big Question:

How can we work together as a team to stop the opposition from scoring runs?

Key Objectives:

  • To choose effective fielding positions to intercept the ball using one hand
  • To intercept balls to prevent runs in game situations

Lesson 4

Underarm Bowling Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can we use underarm bowling skills to control the game and make it challenging for the batting team?

Key Objectives:

  • Develop accurate underarm bowling technique following correct biomechanical principles
  • Apply underarm bowling skills in competitive game situations with tactical awareness

Lesson 5

Backstop Positioning Tips
45 min

Big Question:

How can a backstop make split-second decisions that could change the outcome of the entire game?

Key Objectives:

  • To demonstrate the correct backstop standing position with feet shoulder-width apart and hands ready
  • To make quick tactical decisions about where to throw the ball as a backstop

Lesson 6

Competitive Rounders Games
1h

Big Question:

How can we use tactical thinking and teamwork to succeed in competitive rounders matches?

Key Objectives:

  • To play rounders competitively using official scoring systems
  • To identify and describe successful play in batting, bowling and fielding