Leadership in Rounders
•Year 6
•Rounders
•Ensure balls are regulation weight and not over-inflated
Alternative: Tennis balls or soft cricket balls
Position bases 12 metres apart in diamond formation
Alternative: Cones, mats, or chalk circles
Use as targets for backstop throwing practice
Alternative: Cones or upright markers
The fielder positioned behind the batting square who catches missed balls
Understanding when and how to make strategic decisions during gameplay
Catching and throwing the ball in one smooth, rapid motion
Deliberately hitting the ball towards a specific area of the field
An illegal delivery that results in penalties for the bowling team
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Forces in throwing and catching, trajectory and angles, body mechanics in movement, physics of ball flight
Spatial awareness, reading field positions, understanding directions and positioning
Measuring pitch dimensions, calculating scoring, angles for directional hitting, statistics from game performance
Leadership development, team communication, managing competition pressure, supporting teammates
Rotate between practice groups and game pitches, ensuring clear sight lines to all activities
Watch for tactical decision-making, communication quality, and technical skill application
Step in for safety concerns, rule clarifications, or when groups need tactical guidance
Use clear, exaggerated movements for techniques, involve confident students in demonstrations, provide multiple angles for complex skills
Two pitches minimum 30m x 25m each, with 5m safety zones between
Level playing surface free from holes, debris, or standing water
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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