Groups organised into 2 equal teams as illustrated Each batter strikes the ball which has been served by the coach or teacher and attempts to run around the cones and back to the base line The fielding team must retrieve the ball and throw it to each of the bases in turn attempting to beat the running batter to the final base The batting team continues for a set time or until all the batters are out Teams then rotate The team which completes the most runs are deemed winners
To acquire and develop batting and fielding skills To select and apply skills and tactics to score more runs whilst batting by hitting the ball into gaps and only playing at balls that are necessary. To reduce the amount of runs scored when fielding by returning the ball around the bases quickly and by identifying where batters are hitting the ball. To evaluate and improve performance by observing team members and the opposition when performing by listening to and following instructions.
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