Year 4 Rounders

4 Units · 26 Lessons · 115 Activities

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
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