Game Intelligence Development
•Year 4
•Rounders
•Store in equipment bags around the activity area perimeter
Alternative: Bean bags, foam balls, tennis balls
One set per fielding group, extras available for quick replacement
Alternative: Tennis balls, foam rounders balls
Set up rounders diamond shapes in designated areas
Alternative: Cones, hoops, chalk circles
Define team areas, boundaries, and target zones
Alternative: Spot markers, chalk lines
Distinguish teams clearly for activities and games
Alternative: Team bands, coloured markers
To catch or stop a ball before it reaches its intended destination
Using only one hand to pick up, catch, or control the ball during fielding
Choosing where to stand on the field to have the best chance of stopping runs
Talking clearly with teammates to coordinate fielding efforts
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Calculating team scores, measuring distances between bases, estimating angles for effective fielding positions
Understanding forces when throwing and catching, examining trajectory and momentum of moving balls
Spatial awareness and mapping of fielding positions, understanding directions and movement patterns on field
Teamwork and collaboration skills, resilience when facing challenges, communication and leadership development
Stand at corner of activity area for maximum visibility of all groups while remaining accessible for immediate support
Watch for correct one-handed fielding technique, tactical positioning decisions, and quality of team communication
Step in when students struggle with technique, when safety is compromised, or when team cooperation breaks down
Demonstrate: Exaggerate correct foot positioning for visibility. Show confident, attacking approach to ball. Model clear communication calls throughout.
Minimum 30m x 20m clear space for multiple fielding areas and running activities
Dry, even surface free from obstacles, holes, or slippery patches
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or call for medical support as needed
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