Skill Progression & Tactics
•Year 5
•Rounders
•Used for post markers and boundaries - 4 per pitch plus extras
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, or chalk circles
One per batting team member plus spares
Alternative: Tennis rackets, cricket bats, or even hands for beginners
One per pitch plus spares for quick restart
Alternative: Soft balls, foam balls, or bean bags
Available for students needing easier batting option
Alternative: Larger hitting implements for differentiation
Understanding the game situation and choosing the best action to help your team
Weighing up whether an action is worth taking based on potential outcomes
Choosing the best option from several possibilities quickly and under pressure
A complete run around all four posts scoring one point
Reaching second post in one hit for half a point
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills in tactical discussions, vocabulary development with sports terminology
Calculating scores and statistics, measuring distances for pitch setup, time management in timed games
Forces in throwing and hitting, reaction times in decision making, physics of ball flight
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding of angles and directions in fielding
Teamwork and communication, leadership development, managing pressure and making decisions under stress
Central location with clear sight lines to all activity areas, mobile during skill development phase
Decision making quality, tactical awareness development, safe play adherence
Step in when unsafe play occurs, poor tactical decisions need addressing, or students need tactical guidance
Use clear, exaggerated movements to show tactical concepts, involve students in demonstrations where possible
Large outdoor area minimum 30m x 40m for multiple pitches, or sports hall with equivalent space
Even surface free from holes, debris or standing water
Stop all activity immediately if injury occurs, assess severity, apply appropriate first aid, send for additional help if needed
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