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This unit develops Year 4 students' understanding of rounders as a strategic invasion game where technical skills must be combined with tactical thinking. The emphasis shifts from isolated skill practice to applying techniques within game contexts, helping students understand how individual actions contribute to team success. Through progressive challenges, students learn that rounders requires both physical competence and strategic decision-making.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Rounders Concepts
1h

Big Question:

How can we use accurate throwing and strategic thinking to become effective batting and fielding teams?

Key Objectives:

  • • To consolidate understanding of batting and fielding roles in rounders
  • • To develop accurate throwing and catching skills in game situations

Lesson 2

Bowling and Backstop Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can accurate bowling and quick fielding help your team get batters out in rounders?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop accurate underarm bowling technique towards a target
  • • To understand and practise the role of backstop in rounders

Lesson 3

Introducing Batting Techniques
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use smart batting strategies to score more rounders and win games?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop the fundamental batting technique with a sideways stance and controlled swing
  • • To understand where and when to hit the ball for maximum scoring potential

Lesson 4

Batting Strategy and Placement
45 min

Big Question:

How can strategic batting placement help us score more rounders and outsmart the fielding team?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop strategic batting skills by identifying where and why to hit the ball
  • • To understand the importance of hitting the ball forwards and into spaces

Lesson 5

Fielding Tactics
1h

Big Question:

How can fielders work together to prevent batters from scoring maximum runs?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop understanding of basic fielding tactics and positioning
  • • Apply accurate throwing and catching skills in game situations

Lesson 6

Rounders Tournament - Level 1
1h

Big Question:

How can we combine our striking and fielding skills to play a competitive rounders tournament?

Key Objectives:

  • • To apply striking and fielding skills in competitive game situations
  • • To understand tactical decisions in batting and fielding positions