Fielding Strategies
•Year 5
•Rounders
•One ball per game, extras for quick restarts
Alternative: Rounders balls or soft cricket balls
Check bats are appropriate size for Year 5
Alternative: Tennis rackets or cricket bats
Mark clear bases approximately 10m apart
Alternative: Hoops, mats or chalk marks
Help identify teams clearly during matches
Alternative: Coloured bands or wristbands
Teams can take turns to keep score
Alternative: Paper and pens for score keeping
A competition where teams play multiple matches to determine a winner
A fast-paced version of rounders where batters must decide quickly whether to run for one or two rounders
Supporting a teammate by positioning behind them to stop missed balls
Making smart choices based on the game situation
The player who leads and organises their team
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Scorekeeping, calculating team totals, understanding fractions (half-rounders), measuring distances between bases
Forces in throwing and batting, momentum in ball movement, energy transfer in impacts
Spatial awareness, understanding directions and field positions, mapping movement patterns
Leadership skills, resilience under pressure, fair play and respect, celebrating diversity in team strengths
Move between the two tournament games to provide equal support and observation
Watch for skill application under pressure, tactical decision-making, and team dynamics
Step in if safety is compromised, sportsmanship deteriorates, or students need tactical guidance
Use live examples during play to highlight excellent technique and teamwork
Large hall or outdoor area, minimum 40m x 30m for two simultaneous games
Dry, even surface with good grip for running and stopping
Stop play immediately for any injury, assess calmly, provide appropriate first aid and support
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