Tactical Thinking Skills
•Year 6
•Rounders
•Place bats safely to one side when not batting
Alternative: Tennis rackets for students needing support
Position bases 12 metres apart in diamond formation
Alternative: PE mats, hoops, or painted lines
One colour per team for easy identification
Alternative: Team bands or coloured PE tops
For timing innings and rotation periods
Alternative: Smartphone timer app
When a fielder touches a base with the ball while a batter is running to that base
The fielder positioned behind the batter to collect missed balls
A complete run around all four bases, scoring one full point
Reaching second base safely, scoring half a point
Deliberately hitting the ball to specific areas to maximise scoring chances
Calling to teammates about running decisions and field awareness
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Calculating scores and statistics, understanding angles for ball placement, measuring distances between bases
Understanding forces in ball striking, trajectory and gravity effects, analysing movement patterns
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding directions and field layout, mapping tactical movements
Teamwork and communication skills, leadership development, handling pressure and disappointment positively
Move around the court perimeter to observe all aspects of play while maintaining clear communication with all students
Watch for tactical thinking application, communication effectiveness, and safe play throughout
["Step in when students revert to non-tactical hitting", "Support teams struggling with communication strategies", "Intervene if safety rules are not being followed", "Provide encouragement when students become frustrated with tactical challenges"]
Use students to demonstrate key concepts, position yourself for maximum visibility, and provide clear verbal instructions accompanied by visual cues
Minimum 30m x 20m area, clear of obstacles with defined boundaries
Level, dry surface free from holes, stones or other hazards that could cause injury
Stop play immediately for any injury, assess severity, provide appropriate first aid, and contact medical support if needed
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