Year 4 Rounders Activities
4 Units · 26 Lessons · 115 Activities
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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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Progressive catching game where pairs reduce target catches from 5 to 1, racing to finish first
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Partner throwing and catching challenge with movement and progressive difficulty
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Partners practice underarm throwing accuracy with progressive challenges and movement
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Fielding drill teaching backing up positions and quick ball transfer under pressure
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Small groups practice strategic fielding positioning with backing up support
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Learn and practice the safe positioning and technique of the backstop role in striking games
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Students practice backstop positioning, catching, and quick throwing to bases
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Focused drill for perfecting backstop stance, positioning, and maintaining readiness
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Individual ball control practice where students bounce and catch balls to spell their names
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Progressive relay activity teaching correct base running technique through increasingly complex cone circuits
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Progressive circuit practicing correct base running technique with increasing complexity
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A competitive passing and running challenge where students race against the ball around a square formation.
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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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Runner races around a diamond of 4 bases while fielders throw a ball around the same diamond - will the runner or the ball return to home plate first? Develops throwing accuracy, catching skills, and base running technique.
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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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Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that automatically split when they reach maximum size
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Structured celebration and reflection activity following competitive games to consolidate learning and celebrate achievements
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Organised tournament format where teams compete in multiple games using official rules and scoring
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A dynamic warm-up where students make quick decisions to find matching coloured cones and practice accurate throwing
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Self-reflective assessment activity using colour-coded cones to gauge learning and create photo evidence
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Year 4 Rounders
4 Units · 26 Lessons · 115 Activities
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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
⚾
Progressive catching game where pairs reduce target catches from 5 to 1, racing to finish first
⚾
Partner throwing and catching challenge with movement and progressive difficulty
⚾
Partners practice underarm throwing accuracy with progressive challenges and movement
⚾
Fielding drill teaching backing up positions and quick ball transfer under pressure
⚾
Small groups practice strategic fielding positioning with backing up support
⚾
Learn and practice the safe positioning and technique of the backstop role in striking games
⚾
Students practice backstop positioning, catching, and quick throwing to bases
⚾
Focused drill for perfecting backstop stance, positioning, and maintaining readiness
⚾
Individual ball control practice where students bounce and catch balls to spell their names
⚾
Progressive relay activity teaching correct base running technique through increasingly complex cone circuits
⚾
Progressive circuit practicing correct base running technique with increasing complexity
⚾
A competitive passing and running challenge where students race against the ball around a square formation.
⚾
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
⚾
Runner races around a diamond of 4 bases while fielders throw a ball around the same diamond - will the runner or the ball return to home plate first? Develops throwing accuracy, catching skills, and base running technique.
⚾
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
⚾
Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that automatically split when they reach maximum size
⚾
Structured celebration and reflection activity following competitive games to consolidate learning and celebrate achievements
⚾
Organised tournament format where teams compete in multiple games using official rules and scoring
⚾
A dynamic warm-up where students make quick decisions to find matching coloured cones and practice accurate throwing
⚾
Self-reflective assessment activity using colour-coded cones to gauge learning and create photo evidence
Scroll for more activities