Year 5 Rounders

4 Units · 26 Lessons · 159 Activities

Pairs attempt to make 30 consecutive catches without dropping in 45 seconds
Progressive catching game where pairs reduce target catches from 5 to 1, racing to finish first
Groups aim to achieve 50% success rate in bowler-batter-fielder combinations with technique analysis
Partner throwing and catching challenge with movement and progressive difficulty
Partners practice underarm throwing accuracy with progressive challenges and movement
Partner activity teaching ground ball fielding using the 'alligator' technique where mitt (top jaw) and bare hand (bottom jaw) close together to trap rolling balls
Fielding drill teaching backing up positions and quick ball transfer under pressure
Focused drill teaching fielders how to back up teammates to prevent overthrows and maintain defensive pressure
Small groups practice strategic fielding positioning with backing up support
Small group practice focusing on coordination between backstop and base fielders
Learn and practice the safe positioning and technique of the backstop role in striking games
Specialist practice for backstop positioning, catching and rapid release throwing to first base
Students practice backstop positioning, catching, and quick throwing to bases
Focused drill for perfecting backstop stance, positioning, and maintaining readiness
Structured practice of backwards hit rule application through realistic game scenarios
Individual ball control practice where students bounce and catch balls to spell their names
Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills
Structured partner practice developing long and short barrier fielding techniques
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.
Fielders race to collect and return ball before runner reaches safety zone
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
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