Rounders - Unit Overview

The Year 6 Rounders unit from Striver Lesson Plans is crafted to enhance pupils' proficiency in the fundamental skills of rounders, including throwing, catching, striking, and fielding. The unit's summary outlines the opportunity for students to not only master these skills but also to understand and apply the key rules of rounders in a competitive team environment. Prior learning that will be built upon includes basic throwing and catching, an understanding of ball games, and racket or bat skills. Teaching tips provided suggest practical considerations for lesson timings, activity set-up, and the structuring of games to maximize pupil involvement and safety.

The Medium Term Plan breaks down the unit into six lessons, each with specific learning objectives and success criteria. The first lesson aims to develop consistent throwing and catching, while the second focuses on striking a bowled ball accurately. In the third lesson, pupils learn to stop and field a moving ball using different techniques, including the long barrier. The fourth lesson is dedicated to understanding and demonstrating the key rules of rounders, such as running around the bases and scoring. The fifth lesson allows pupils to apply all the relevant skills within a full rounders match, providing an opportunity for self-assessment on their performance. The final lesson emphasizes the importance of teamwork and competition, encouraging pupils to work together and experience both winning and losing within the context of the game.