Activity 5: Runner v Passers
FIELDING
Objective
A player from the batting team hits a ball and the entire team runs around markers. The
fielding team gathers the balls and passes it to everyone in their team. When all the fielders
have touched the ball, they call out ‘STOP!’ (4 or more per team.)
What to do
Batters
• Using a tee, the ball is hit between B and C.
• All batters attempt to run as a group to the finish position.
• If the ball goes ‘wide’ (A–B or C–D), the shot is taken again.
Fielders
• Field the ball and then move onto the infield.
• The ball is passed to each fielder using a nominated throw, e.g. underarm throw.
• Fielders must be at least 2 metres apart.
• The last fielder to receive a pass calls ‘STOP!’
• After fielding of the hit ball is completed, the ball is passed to the next batter.
What you need
• A batting tee, bat and ball.
• Marker cones.
• Batting tee
Skill Focus
• Practise throwing, catching, hitting and teamwork.
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