Study Guides

Unit Summary

This unit will develop core skills in batting, bowling and fielding with the intention of outwitting opponents. Pupils will learn to play simple games with a variety of equipment to ensure success and be given quality practice time to focus on accuracy in games like rounders.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to set up a rounders pitch and officiate a game of rounders using agreed basic rules of rounders in a safe way.

Key Notes

• Move: batting requires a combined swing and run motion, rather than waiting in case a no ball is called.
• Think: safety is a priority when setting up and officiating sport, a safe zone for waiting batters is essential.
• Think: rules must be agreed with all teams/players in advance to ensure games can be played fairly.
• Feel: it is important to show acceptance of umpiring decisions made by officials even when you disagree.
• Connect: umpires will make mistakes in the same way performers do but compassion must still be shown.

Vocabulary To Learn

• umpire: the official responsible for enforcing the rules of the game, ensuring fair play and making decisions during a match
• rules: the official guidelines that explain how the game is played
• innings: a part of the game where one team bats and the other team fields. A full game usually has 2 innings

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Pupils lack the confidence to make decisions, often worrying what their peers might say if they don't agree with a decision.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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