Leadership in Rounders
•Year 6
•Rounders
•Distributed around activity areas, some in reserve
Alternative: Tennis balls, soft training balls
Set up in 3 rows of 2 for warm-up activity
Alternative: Markers, small hoops
Used as bowling targets, easily portable
Alternative: Large cones, target circles
Mark Danish Longball courts clearly
Alternative: Boundary cones, rope
The ability to consistently deliver the ball to the target area at the correct height
Techniques used to collect balls that travel along or bounce on the ground
The preparation phase where the bat is raised behind the body before striking
Taking responsibility for guiding and motivating team members
A smooth, uninterrupted sequence of movements
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Calculating scores and statistics, measuring distances for court setup, angles of throwing and batting
Forces in throwing and batting, trajectory and momentum in ball flight, biomechanics of movement
Spatial awareness and positioning, map reading skills for tactical positioning, coordinates for court layout
Leadership development, teamwork and cooperation, resilience in competitive situations, communication skills
Move between the three game courts to observe all students, position centrally during skill development phases
Watch for correct technique application, leadership behaviour development, and tactical understanding growth
Step in when safety concerns arise, when students need technique guidance, or when leadership opportunities need highlighting
Use slow-motion demonstrations for complex skills, exaggerate key teaching points for clarity, involve students in demonstrations when appropriate
Large hall or outdoor space minimum 40m x 30m for three Danish Longball courts
Dry, even surface free from hazards, suitable for running and ball games
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid or seek medical assistance as required
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