Year 3 Rounders

4 Units · 26 Lessons · 84 Activities

Modified Softball game with two bases where batters hit, run between home and far base to score points, while fielders attempt to return ball before runner completes circuit
Pairs attempt to make 30 consecutive catches without dropping in 45 seconds
Full rounders game with four batters working as a coordinated team against four fielders
Learn and practice the safe positioning and technique of the backstop role in striking games
A focused practice activity where students learn the crucial backstop role by collecting missed balls and making quick returns
Individual ball skill exploration focusing on coordination, control, and creativity with progressive challenges
Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills
An energetic warm-up game where students with tennis balls try to tag others, developing spatial awareness and quick reactions
Progressive relay activity teaching correct base running technique through increasingly complex cone circuits
Students practice ball control using bat/racket through progressive challenges
Fast-paced game where one player runs around the outside of a square formation while teammates pass the ball quickly around the inside, trying to beat the runner
A team challenge where students work together to pass a ball around a square faster than a runner can complete the circuit
Gentle stretching focused on muscles used in bowling combined with thoughtful reflection on lesson learning
Modified tennis game where teams catch balls before second bounce
Dynamic tag game where caught players join chains that split when they reach four players
Self-reflective assessment activity using colour-coded cones to gauge learning and create photo evidence
A tactical throwing and catching game where batting pairs score points by making strategic risk/reward decisions
Progressive throwing activity using distance markers to develop power and technique
Progressive relay challenges that build from running to ball handling with team competition
Small groups experiment with different throwing equipment to discover which works best for targets at varying distances, developing decision-making and accuracy
Dynamic warm-up using fielding position commands to develop quick reactions and body awareness
Structured reflection activity to consolidate learning about fielding skills and concepts
Progressive accuracy challenge where successful throws move target further away, misses bring it closer
Systematic breakdown and practice of overarm throwing technique using four key components
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