Year 6 Rounders

4 Units · 26 Lessons · 150 Activities

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
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
Teams compete to knock down opponent targets while defending their own in a fast-paced throwing battle
Fielding drill teaching backing up positions and quick ball transfer under pressure
Small groups practice strategic fielding positioning with backing up support
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
Specialised practice for fielding team responses when batters hit the ball backwards, focusing on tactical walking and timing
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
Partners practice batting technique with gentle bowling to develop correct form and timing
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
A dynamic warm-up that develops both-handed skills through ball placement relay challenges
Progressive catching and throwing skill development using bounced and direct ball techniques
Progressive relay challenges that apply bowling skills under pressure with teamwork elements
High-energy tag game where frozen players must be freed through successful catches while taggers try to intercept throws
Gentle recovery activity with reflection on catching skills and stretches related to lesson content
Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that automatically split when they reach maximum size
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