Fielding & Communication Skills
Rounders
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 5 students into confident, tactical rounders players through progressive fielding skills and strategic game awareness. The emphasis is on building technical competence alongside communication and teamwork, preparing students for the tactical complexity of invasion games. Through structured skill development and pressure situations, students learn to make quick decisions and support teammates effectively.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use soft hands and accurate throwing to become effective rounders players?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop catching technique using soft hands and proper positioning
- • Improve throwing accuracy for different distances and targets
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can developing ambidextrous skills and proper fielding techniques help us become more effective rounders players?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop accurate underarm bowling at consistent height
- • Improve ground fielding techniques and tactical decision-making
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can tactical positioning and quick decision-making transform our rounders game?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop backstop positioning and quick release techniques
- • To demonstrate tactical awareness in small-sided rounders games
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can effective communication and backing up transform our fielding performance?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop backing up skills in the outfield
- • To improve communication between batsmen when running between bases
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we maintain throwing accuracy and effective communication when under pressure in competitive game situations?
Key Objectives:
- • To throw with real accuracy under pressure situations
- • To demonstrate effective communication and teamwork in game contexts
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use smart fielding positions and teamwork to control the game in rounders?
Key Objectives:
- • To adapt fielding positions and tactics according to different batters and game situations
- • To demonstrate accurate fielding and throwing skills under competitive pressure