Tactical Gameplay Strategies
•Year 4
•Rounders
•Have spare balls ready for each playing area
Alternative: Tennis balls or foam balls for safety
Set up 4 bases in diamond formation, approximately 8-10 metres apart
Alternative: Posts, hoops, or markers
Mark clear boundaries for each playing area
Alternative: Rope or painted lines
Prepare simple score tracking sheets for tournament results
Alternative: Whiteboard or verbal scoring
Ensure clear team identification for tournament games
Alternative: Team bands or verbal team identification
A competition where teams play multiple games to determine a winner
A complete run around all four bases to score one point
Choosing the best strategy based on the game situation
Throwing technique where arm goes over shoulder for distance and power
Supporting a teammate by positioning behind them to collect missed balls
Touching the base with the ball to get a runner out
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication during team discussions, following complex instructions, descriptive language for tactical discussions
Scoring and statistics, distances and angles for strategic ball placement, timing and measurement in tournament organisation
Forces in striking and throwing, trajectory and movement, energy systems during sustained physical activity
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, respect for others and fair play
Rotate between playing areas to observe all teams, position centrally to oversee tournament progress
Watch for tactical understanding, skill application under pressure, and positive team dynamics
Step in to clarify rules disputes, encourage good sportsmanship, provide tactical guidance when teams struggle
Use positive examples from student play to demonstrate good technique and tactical awareness, highlight exceptional sportsmanship as it occurs
Large outdoor area or sports hall with minimum 40m x 30m for multiple playing areas
Even, dry surface free from hazards with adequate run-off space around boundaries
Stop all games immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, have emergency contact information readily available
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