Lesson 5 - Throwing Accuracy Under Pressure
Fielding & Communication Skills
•Year 5
•Rounders
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How can we maintain throwing accuracy and effective communication when under pressure in competitive game situations?
Learning Objectives
- To throw with real accuracy under pressure situations
- To demonstrate effective communication and teamwork in game contexts
- To understand and apply advanced fielding positions and backing-up strategies
Key Outcomes
- Students will throw accurately to bases under time pressure
- Students will communicate effectively during fielding scenarios
- Students will understand strategic positioning for fielders
Equipment & Resources Required
Distributed to group leaders at start of activities
Alternative: Tennis balls, soft cricket balls
Set up for warm-up activity in spaced rows
Alternative: Bean bags, markers, chalk lines
Arranged in diamond formation for each group
Alternative: Cones, hoops, chalk circles
Different colours for different roles
Alternative: Coloured bands, team tags
Key Vocabulary
The fielder positioned behind the batter to stop balls that pass the batter
Positioning behind a fielder to support them in case they miss the ball
Able to use both hands equally well for throwing and catching
The skill of running between bases effectively and safely
Clear verbal and non-verbal signals between team members
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic throwing and catching techniques
- Understanding of rounders rules and positions
- Experience with team cooperation
Current Skills
- Accurate throwing under pressure
- Strategic positioning and backing-up
- Advanced communication during gameplay
Next Steps
- Full competitive rounders matches
- Umpiring and officiating skills
- Advanced tactical analysis
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise using the nearest hand for ball collection and throwing accuracy
- Develop clear communication habits during all fielding scenarios
- Focus on accuracy over power in all throwing situations
- Teach strategic positioning with deep fielding moving to bases
- Build pressure gradually to maintain technique quality
- Encourage peer support and positive team communication
- Connect all skills to real game situations and tactics
Common Misconceptions
- Always using dominant hand regardless of ball position - correct by demonstrating nearest hand technique
- Throwing harder improves accuracy under pressure - emphasise technique and control over power
- Backing-up means standing very close to the primary fielder - show proper angles and distances
- Communication is only needed when problems occur - teach constant positive communication
- Deep fielding is lazy positioning - explain tactical advantages and proper movement
- Individual skill is more important than team tactics - emphasise collective success over individual performance
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide regular movement breaks, offer leadership roles for engagement
dyspraxia
- Use larger targets and slower pace initially, provide extra practice time, focus on step-by-step technique breakdown
autism spectrum
- Provide clear routine structure, offer quiet zones during intense activities, use visual activity schedules
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls and equipment, provide clear verbal descriptions of all activities, assign buddy for guidance
hearing impairment
- Use visual signals and demonstrations, ensure clear sight lines for lip reading, provide written instruction cards
physical disability
- Adapt throwing distances and targets, provide seated throwing options, use larger equipment if beneficial
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Calculating success percentages, measuring throwing distances, timing activities for data collection
Science
Understanding forces in throwing, trajectory paths, reaction times under pressure situations
Geography
Spatial awareness, positioning strategies, reading angles and distances on playing field
PSHE
Leadership development, teamwork under pressure, communication skills, resilience building
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move between groups to observe throwing accuracy and provide immediate feedback on technique
Observation Focus
Watch for accurate throwing under pressure, effective communication, and tactical understanding
Intervention Points
Step in if students struggling with pressure situations or if safety concerns arise
Demonstration Notes
Demonstrate all throwing techniques clearly, emphasise body positioning for accuracy, show tactical positioning with student volunteers
Verbal Cues
- •'Use your nearest hand!'
- •'Communicate clearly!'
- •'Back it up!'
- •'Accuracy before power!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 30m x 40m outdoor area or large sports hall, clear of obstacles
Surface Check
Even surface suitable for running and safe ball activities, no wet or slippery areas
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check rounders balls are in good condition with no cracks
- •Ensure bats have secure grips and no damage
- •Verify base markers are stable and visible
- •Confirm cones have no sharp edges or damage
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Ball impact injuries from wild throws
- •Collisions between students during active play
- •Bat accidents during batting practice
- •Trips over equipment or base markers
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established between groups
- •Safe throwing distances maintained at all times
- •Controlled bat use with designated batting areas
- •Regular equipment position checks
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for visibility of all throwing activities
- •Monitor batting areas closely during practice
- •Watch for student fatigue affecting technique
- •Ensure backing-up doesn't create overcrowding
Emergency Procedures
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid, notify office if serious injury