Fundamentals & Confidence
Rounders
•Year 7
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 7 students to rounders through a carefully scaffolded journey from isolated skill development to authentic competitive play. The focus moves systematically from technical mastery of throwing, catching, bowling and batting, through tactical awareness and positional understanding, culminating in tournament play where students apply learned skills under pressure. This approach builds both competence and confidence, ensuring all students can contribute meaningfully to team performance.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can mastering throwing and catching techniques transform your performance in striking and fielding games?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop accurate overarm and underarm throwing techniques with correct grip and body positioning
- • Demonstrate effective catching technique with soft hands and appropriate body movement
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can mastering fielding techniques turn defence into attack in rounders?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop bowling, batting and ground fielding skills with increasing accuracy and control
- • Develop tactical awareness whilst playing small sided games
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can understanding tactical positioning and decision-making help your team win?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop tactical awareness whilst playing small-sided rounders games
- • Link fielding and batting skills to perform effective sequences of movement
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can understanding different team roles and adapting tactics lead to better game performance?
Key Objectives:
- • Play a full game in a small group whilst taking on different roles within the team
- • Vary tactics whilst playing a small-sided game
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can effective teamwork and tactical positioning transform a rounders game from chaotic to coordinated?
Key Objectives:
- • To play a full game of rounders in small teams, confidently taking on different roles and responsibilities
- • To apply and vary tactics during small-sided games based on game situations and team needs
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can you maintain consistent performance under competitive pressure?
Key Objectives:
- • Demonstrate consistency in throwing and catching skills during game situations
- • Develop comprehensive game understanding through tactical decision-making