Year 3 Rounders Activities
4 Units · 26 Lessons · 84 Activities
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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
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Pairs attempt to make 30 consecutive catches without dropping in 45 seconds
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Full rounders game with four batters working as a coordinated team against four fielders
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Learn and practice the safe positioning and technique of the backstop role in striking games
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A focused practice activity where students learn the crucial backstop role by collecting missed balls and making quick returns
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Individual ball skill exploration focusing on coordination, control, and creativity with progressive challenges
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Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills
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An energetic warm-up game where students with tennis balls try to tag others, developing spatial awareness and quick reactions
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Progressive relay activity teaching correct base running technique through increasingly complex cone circuits
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Students practice ball control using bat/racket through progressive challenges
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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
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A team challenge where students work together to pass a ball around a square faster than a runner can complete the circuit
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Gentle stretching focused on muscles used in bowling combined with thoughtful reflection on lesson learning
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Modified tennis game where teams catch balls before second bounce
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Dynamic tag game where caught players join chains that split when they reach four players
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Self-reflective assessment activity using colour-coded cones to gauge learning and create photo evidence
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A tactical throwing and catching game where batting pairs score points by making strategic risk/reward decisions
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Progressive throwing activity using distance markers to develop power and technique
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Progressive relay challenges that build from running to ball handling with team competition
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Small groups experiment with different throwing equipment to discover which works best for targets at varying distances, developing decision-making and accuracy
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Dynamic warm-up using fielding position commands to develop quick reactions and body awareness
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Structured reflection activity to consolidate learning about fielding skills and concepts
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Progressive accuracy challenge where successful throws move target further away, misses bring it closer
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Systematic breakdown and practice of overarm throwing technique using four key components
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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
Scroll for more activities