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Advanced catch ball rotation

The 2nd player in the line throws a high ball over the head of the 1st player, for them to run onto and catch close to the bowling square. Once they have caught the ball they should turn and throw to the fielding player at the 4th post. The 4th post player then throws the ball to the new 2nd player in the line who then repeats the exercise.

Throwing & Catching

Beat the call

Split your group into two teams: A throwing team and a fielding team. The fielders have to put one player by each post and the rest in the field. Players from the other team have 1 ball each. Each player from the throwing team has to come into the batting square and call out which base they are going to run to. Immediately after call out they must then throw the ball to one of the fielders after which they have to try and beat the ball to the post. The ball then gets thrown back to the square for the next player to call, throw and run.

Conditioned games

Drill for fielding first post

This practice is to help the backstop and fielder at 1st post to improve the speed of delivery in trying to get the batter out. 3 players with the ball 1 bowler 1 backstop 1 1st post fielder The rest of the players line up to to one at the time step into the batting square to dummy hit the ball and try to to beat the ball from the backstop to the 1st post by running as fast as possible to touch 1st post

Ground Fielding

Fielding catch drill

Two lines of players facing each other. Player 1 rolls the ball along the ground for player 2 to run and do an underarm flick back to player 1 who catches the ball and puts it down. Player 2 to join the back of the line. Player 3 repeats the drill. Swap roles after 10 successful flick and catches, if the ball gets dropped start counting back at 0. Roles swap on achieving 10.

Ground Fielding

Fielding

Aim - to encourage lateral movement Work in threes. Start with a ball on every cone. The worker starts at the bucket (middle) and works laterally to each cone to retrieve the ball and bring it back to the middle. see how many retrieved in 30 seconds. once all the balls are in the middle the next worker can try to take each ball back from the middle and place it by the cones.

Ground Fielding

Race against the team

Fielding team has 1 player by each post and back stop with one fielder standing in the field beyond the 1st post. ( you can vary each time) Player with a ball in the batter square has to throw the ball into the direction of the deep fielder. after which this player should try to run a a rounder ( to 4th post)all fielders should run to line up behind the fielder on 3rd post to relay the ball all the way down the line to try and beat the runner.

Conditioned games

Run Around

After the first player has thrown the ball to the player next to them, they have to run all the way around to try and get back to their starting position before the ball does.

Throwing & Catching

Short catching relay

1) rolls ball out a short distance. 2) runs in, underarm flicks to 1) who catches ball. 1) puts ball down, runs back and tags 3) then 2) rolls ball out. Repeat process until all have had a go.

Ground Fielding

team scatterball

Divide players into two teams, one fielding and one batting. The fielding team bowls 4 consecutive balls to a better. Once the batter has hit all 4 balls into the field, all of the batters on the batting team must run around all the bases at the same time, as many times as they can before all of the balls have been returned by the fielding team. The next batter then does the same, and all of the batters run when all 4 balls have been hit. Do this for each batter on the batting team, before the fielding team goes in to bat. Winner is the team with the most rounders scored.

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run fetch and throw Ground Fie...

This is a hit throw and follow exercise. One player by each post and one deep fielder. The rest of the players stand behind the line waiting their turn to bat. One player starts the practice by hitting the ball towards the deep fielder. The deep fielder has to catch or gather the ball and throw the ball to the nearest post player who has to touch the post with the ball after which the post player throws the ball back to the next player in the batting square. Rotation the player that hit the ball runs anywhere into the field to be the next target. the previous fielder has to run to the post they threw the ball to and the post player goes to the back of the line of waiting players.

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Post Play Ground Fielding - Ro...

Set up: 6 players, rounders balls, posts. The drill: The bowler bowls the ball to the batter who catches the ball, and rolls it to fielder 1. Fielder 1 throws the ball into the 2nd post, which should now be occupied by the runner from post 1, who only runs to second once the batter has caught the ball. Fielders 2 and 3 form a triangle with the post to back up the throw. The triangle should be in line with wherever the ball is coming from. The batter could run to put pressure on the fielders

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Fielding and throw to post Bow...

Ball injected to backstop who catches the ball and throws it to first base and follows the ball to first base. The back stop player is then replaced by the next player queuing in the line. Player at first base collects ball and puts it into the machine before joining the backstop line of players.

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Up 'n' over - Reaction Fieldin...

Players work in pairs, with a ball between two, both facing the same direction.The player at the back must throw a looping ball over their partner's head, aiming to throw the distance no further than 10 metres.Upon seeing the ball pass over them the fielding player must run out and try to catch the ball as quickly as possible. Once they have the ball in hand they should throw it back to their partner.Repeat 5 times then swap over.

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Fielding Rotation - Catch and ...

One player is fielding deep. The ball is fed to them to catch and then throw to post. They player who caught the ball follows the ball to the post and the player on the post runs the ball into the feeder. Players rotate.

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Beat the call Conditioned game...

Split your group into two teams: A throwing team and a fielding team. The fielders have to put one player by each post and the rest in the field. Players from the other team have 1 ball each. Each player from the throwing team has to come into the batting square and call out which base they are going to run to. Immediately after call out they must then throw the ball to one of the fielders after which they have to try and beat the ball to the post. The ball then gets thrown back to the square for the next player to call, throw and run.

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5 v 5 Festival Conditioned gam...

Set Up: 2 teams of 5. The fielding team consists of: bowler, backstop, 2nd post, 3 fielders (1 on 2nd post). The batting box 6 metres away from the bowling box. Pitch set out with posts or cones, spaced out accordingly. The Game: Each innings lasts for 15 good balls. After 5 good balls the fielders rotate.

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Hitting the Gaps Throwing & Ca...

Set up on a full sized rounders pitch or smaller if U10's or below.2 teams of 5 fielding v 5 batting (no bats required)The aim of the game is to develop the over arm throw and as a batter look for the gaps in the field.The bowler bowls the ball to the batter who catches it and throws it into the field.The fielding team field the ball in as normal with the batter running the posts.If a batter is caught out the whole team is out.

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Moving sideways to retrieve th...

This is a relay for players to learn to react to balls that don't come directly towards them. In Groups of 4, with one feeder and 3 players stood in a line players take it in turns to run out and react to the ball that's been thrown wide of them. Once the ball's been thrown fielders must run out and gather the ball, before then throwing it back to the feeder and running to the back of the line, waiting for their next turn.

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Catch the ball Throwing & Catc...

Ask the players to spread themselves and have 1 ball for the players to throw or roll the ball to each other. The player in the middle has to try and catch the player in possession of the ball. or get to the ball before a player does if it is badly thrown.

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Communication in the Field Bow...

One player on post and another player on each side deep. The ball is fed in. <ul type=&quot;circle&quot;> If the ball goes to the middle then the middle player gets it. If it goes left the left player gets it If it goes right the right player gets it. The player with the ball rolls it back to the feeder. After a set amount of repetitions players rotates. <ul type=&quot;circle&quot;>

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Decision Making - Long Barrier...

In 3s or 4s one closer player puts a name on the ball and the other fielder backs up behind. Player who made the call decides either long barrier or short pick up to get the ball in quickly

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Pick up on turn and throw to r...

Pick up on turn and throw to run out station <br>Batter (carrying bat) (1) calls YES and tries to run 2 lengths whilst fielder (1) runs out to stationary ball, picks it up and throws it to the player at the post , thus trying to run out B(1). Player at post throws ball back to F(1) who replaces ball on the ground for next fielder.1 replaces the fielder by the post

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Rounders Hockey - Roll the bal...

Set up: Split players into two teams (no more than 5v5 - set up several mini-games if necessary). Pitch marked out with 2 goals. Size will depend upon your players' ability and numbers in the group but 20m by 10m is a good starting point. The Game: This is an invasion game and the aim is to score a goal by rolling the ball through the oppositions goal. Rules: Roll only to score. Cannot move with the ball, defending team must be a metre away from the player with the ball. <div class=&quot;&quot;practiceText&quot;&quot;>If the ball hits an attacking players' foot in open play the ball is given to the defending team. If the ball hits your team's foot from an attempt at goal then a penalty is awarded. The penalty is taken from behind the half way line and only one player can defend it from the corner of the pitch. On the coach's call of &quot;GO&quot; the attacker rolls the ball and the defender can run across to defend the shot.</div>

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Run roll , gather and return b...

The player at the front of the 2 players runs to the middle to collect the ball on the cone and roll it to the player on the opposite side. This player collects the ball and runs to the middle to put the ball on the cone. The next player then runs to collect the ball and rolls the ball for next player waiting.

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Long Barrier Skills - Rounders...

In pairs rolling the ball across the ground to each other. Players should use the barrier to gather the ball.

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Focus On Specialist Fielding Positions - Back Stop

Develop a team that loves fielding! Produce the sharpest backstop around to really lump the pressure on the batter when they?re struggling to make first.

Developing Dynamic Fielders

Change your players preconceptions and get them excited about fielding with this week's fast paced session - developing catching, hand-eye coordination and throwing skills

Advanced Catching - Bobblers and High Balls

Can your players catch high balls and difficult bobblers? To improve their hand-eye coordination this week we give them some extra catching practice!

Speed play - Collect, Turn and Throw!

This week we're upping the speed of play - challenging your fielders to chase the ball down and return it to the posts as quickly as possible!

Backing up in the field - Avoid Fielding fumbles!

No more butterfingers! Don't leave it to chance - get your players to cover their team-mate's back and avoid gifting the other team easy runs through fielding fumbles!

Catching consistency! Skills and Games

Help your fielders to react quicker and catch some of the tougher balls that are hit/thrown in their direction with this week's fielding skills session!

Overarm Throwing - Distance and Accuracy Session!

Put more power in your throws! From warm up to final game (with a twist) this session aims to get your players throwing and fielding with greater accuracy!

Improving Throwing - Speed Fielding

Help your players throw over distance, work on their underarm bowling technique and consistently and confidently catch with both hands!

Fielding Fitness - Speed and Agility in the Field!

Not all fitness sessions have to be painful! Improve your players' fielding skills, working on their speed and agility in the field with this fielding-related fitness skills session!

Bowling/Post Play - Fielding Focus Session

There's more to rounders than just batting. Get your players enthused about bowling and fielding around the posts in this action packed session.

Teaching Players to deal with Bobblers and Bouncers

The quicker players gather the ball, the faster they can get the opposition out! Teach players to deal with awkward bouncers and fast-rolling balls in this catching confidence session

A guide to rounders tactics

An introductory guide to rounders tactics and how to use them to get the best from your team

Backing up in the field - Avoi...

No more butterfingers! Don't leave it to chance - get your players to cover their team-mate's back and avoid gifting the other team easy runs through fielding fumbles!

A guide to rounders tactics | ...

An introductory guide to rounders tactics and how to use them to get the best from your team

Developing Dynamic Fielders | ...

Change your players preconceptions and get them excited about fielding with this week's fast paced session - developing catching, hand-eye coordination and throwing skills

Fielding Fitness - Speed and A...

Don't overlook the importance of fitness - Get your players running in this Rounders fitness session!
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Does batter have to stop running if another fielder steps into fielding box with ball?

The bowler has run out of the box to 4th and the batter is running past 2nd another fielder steps into the bowling box with the ball... Does the batter have to stop or does it need to be the bowler with the ball in the box?

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What happens if the ball is thrown against a base to get a runner out?

the fielder successfully throws the ball against a base trying to get out a runner?

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