Unit Overview
This unit builds on pupils’ prior learning by developing greater skill consistency, tactical awareness and decision-making in striking and fielding games.
- Refines striking skills to hit into space with accuracy and power
- Develops effective throwing, catching and fielding techniques under pressure
- Applies tactical understanding when batting and fielding, including placement and teamwork
- Introduces game roles, strategies and simple fielding formations
- Encourages decision-making to maximise scoring opportunities and prevent runs
- Prepares pupils for more formal versions of sports such as cricket, rounders and baseball
Unit Outcomes
By the end of this unit, pupils will be able to:
- Strike a ball accurately and with power into space
- Throw, catch and field with speed, accuracy and control
- Apply tactics when batting and fielding, such as placement and teamwork
- Make effective decisions in game situations to score runs or prevent scoring
- Understand and perform different roles within striking and fielding games
- Follow rules, keep score and demonstrate sportsmanship and fair play
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