Medium Term Plan - Rounders - Year 9

The Year 9 medium-term plan for Rounders spans six lessons, each with a specific focus on developing core skills and tactical understanding for students at Key Stage 3. The intent of this scheme is to enhance students' consistency, timing, and fluency in batting, bowling, and fielding, as well as to cultivate their ability to outwit opponents through strategic gameplay. Students will also learn to score and officiate in small-sided games, promoting independence and decision-making skills. The curriculum covers a broad knowledge base, including the application of techniques in competitive contexts, sports-specific terminology, strategies for outmaneuvering the opposition, and a comprehensive understanding of game rules from both a player's and an official's perspective.

Implementation of the plan involves a series of progressively challenging lessons that build upon fundamental skills. Students will engage in activities designed to improve their physical and mental capacity, such as warm-ups and fitness drills, while also developing a deeper understanding of game rules and tactics. The lessons incorporate peer and self-assessment, encouraging students to reflect on their performance and identify areas for improvement. The scheme culminates with students demonstrating their ability to apply a variety of tactics against the opposition and showing a confident grasp of the rules of rounders. The impact of the plan is measured across several domains, including tactical play, skill replication, assessment abilities, and personal development, with the ultimate goal of fostering reflective learners and creative thinkers who can manage themselves effectively in a competitive sports environment.