Team Performance Skills
•Year 4
•Rounders
•Distributed around activity area perimeter for easy collection
Alternative: Soft cricket balls, rounders balls
Used to mark boundaries and activity zones
Alternative: Bean bags, markers
For timed challenges and assessments
Alternative: Phone timer, wall clock
A throwing technique where the arm swings from below shoulder height in an upward arc
Catching technique where hands give way slightly on impact to cushion the ball
A specific area or position to aim for when throwing
How to hold the ball correctly for throwing
Moving sideways to intercept or receive a ball
Absorbing the impact of the ball when catching
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting catches and throws, measuring distances, timing challenges, angles of throwing
Forces in throwing and catching, gravity effects on ball flight, reaction times, body systems during exercise
Directions and spatial awareness, mapping movement patterns, understanding of coordinates
Teamwork and cooperation, perseverance through challenges, positive self-assessment, encouraging others
Move continuously around the space to observe technique and provide individual feedback
Watch for correct grip, throwing technique, catching with soft hands, and safe movement patterns
Step in when technique is unsafe, students are struggling with tasks, or behaviour affects learning
Use clear, exaggerated movements for technique demonstration, involve students in showing good examples
Minimum 20m x 30m with clear boundaries, suitable for lateral movement and throwing activities
Dry, even surface free from hazards, with adequate grip for quick directional changes
Established stop signal, clear first aid access, appropriate response protocols for injuries
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