Year 6 - Physical education
Batting tactics
Striking and fielding games: striking and fielding tactics through rounders
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Unit Summary
This unit will challenge pupils to consistently apply effective tactics for both batting and fielding through rounders. Pupils will utilise their prior knowledge of batting and fielding tactics and consider when, where and why they will apply these during a game.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to apply different tactics when batting in a rounders game.
Key Notes
- Move: running as fast as possible between bases after striking the ball is vital to try and score a ½ or full rounder.
- Move: striking the ball in different directions requires adjusting the angle of our body to face the target (space).
- Think: knowing why we should vary the angle and speed of how we strike the ball helps us to score more rounders.
- Feel: taking on leadership roles and helping our teammates demonstrates excellent integrity and responsibility.
- Connect: collaborating with team mates throughout the game helps us make good decisions and score more rounders.
Vocabulary To Learn
- strike: the act of hitting/making contact with the ball
- outwit: using tactics and strategies to gain an advantage over our opponents
- game: an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils often hit the ball too hard when batting, not considering batting accuracy. Pupils hit the ball in the same space every time they bat which, if righthanded, is usually towards 2nd and 3rd base.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: running as fast as possible between bases after striking the ball is vital to try and score a ½ or full rounder. Move: striking the ball in different directions requires adjusting the angle of our body to face the target (space).
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'strike'
the act of hitting/making contact with the ball.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils often hit the ball too hard when batting, not considering batting accuracy. Pupils hit the ball in the same space every time they bat which, if righthanded, is usually towards 2nd and 3rd base. Correction: Pupils should focus on accuracy and control rather than power. Encourage pupils to change the angle of their bodies, front foot and backswing to help them hit the ball in different directions.
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