Tactical Game Intelligence
•Year 5
•Rounders
•One bat per group of 3-4 students
Alternative: Cricket bats, tennis rackets for lighter alternative
Multiple balls per activity station
Alternative: Foam balls for safety, cricket balls for advanced groups
Different colours for different scoring zones
Alternative: Markers, bibs laid flat, painted lines
Create clear boundaries for target areas
Alternative: Rope, chalk lines, portable bases
For students needing batting support
Alternative: Traffic cones, adjustable stands
One per group for tracking zone scores
Alternative: Whiteboard, paper sheets
An open space in the field where no fielder is positioned
Deliberately choosing where to hit the ball based on field positioning
Earning different points based on which area of the field the ball lands in
Understanding where all fielders are positioned before batting
When to swing the bat to achieve the desired direction
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills, descriptive language for tactics, following and giving complex instructions
Forces and motion in ball flight, angles of trajectory, cause and effect in strategic decisions
Spatial awareness, mapping field positions, understanding coordinates and relative positioning
Decision-making skills, teamwork and leadership, managing competition and emotions, goal setting
Move between activity stations to provide individual guidance while maintaining overview of all groups
Watch for application of strategic thinking, batting technique development, and positive team dynamics
Step in if safety concerns arise, students struggle with tactical concepts, or negative competitive behaviour emerges
Use exaggerated movements for clear visibility, involve students in demonstrations, repeat key concepts multiple times
Minimum 30m x 40m outdoor area or large sports hall with adequate ceiling height
Level, dry surface free from holes, debris, or slippery patches
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or seek further medical assistance as required
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