Skill Foundations in Rounders
•Year 4
•Rounders
•Set as bases in diamond formation, 8-10m apart
Alternative: Markers, spots, or chalk marks
Place in centre of diamond as bowling area
Alternative: Marked circles, small mats
Check for cracks and appropriate size
Alternative: Cricket bats, short handle bats
Alternative for students needing larger hitting surface
Alternative: Short tennis rackets, paddle bats
Ensure balls are in good condition and not too hard
Alternative: Rounders balls, foam balls
Adjust height to suit student's comfortable hitting zone
Alternative: Cones with ball balanced on top
When multiple batters work together to score maximum rounders
When a fielder throws the ball past their target, creating running opportunities
Staying at a base until it's safe to run to the next one
A complete run around all four bases scoring one point
Reaching base 2 or 4 in certain situations, scoring half a point
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Forces and motion when hitting ball, trajectory and angles, weather effects on ball movement, body systems during exercise
Directions and compass points for field positioning, spatial awareness and mapping skills, understanding of area and perimeter
Calculating team scores, measuring distances between bases, understanding fractions (half rounders), data collection during games
Teamwork and cooperation, decision-making under pressure, dealing with disappointment, celebrating others' successes
Move between groups to observe and support, position at corners for maximum visibility of all playing areas
Watch for tactical understanding, team communication, safe play, and rule application
Step in to clarify rules, improve safety, facilitate team discussions, or resolve conflicts
Use clear, exaggerated movements when showing techniques, involve students in demonstrations, repeat key points multiple times
Minimum 30m x 40m area, allowing multiple groups with 5m spacing between games
Level, dry surface free from holes, debris, or hazardous materials
Stop all play immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, and ensure other students are supervised safely
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