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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

Catching into the body

in pairs throwing the ball straight at each other.

Skills

Catching the high ball

in pairs lob throwing the ball at each other for the other player to practice catch the high ball.

Skills

Catching to the side

in Pairs players throwing the ball to the outside of each other. Making the player catch the ball to the side of the body.

Skills

Low catch

In pairs throwing the ball ow at each other to catch

Skills

Moving sideways to retrieve the ball

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.

Ground Fielding

Over arm throw (side view)

Players work in pairs throwing, the ball to each other.

Skills

Over Head Catch

In pairs throwing the ball to each other. Each player should try to throw the ball over the head and beyond their partner each time.

Skills

Overhead throw

Player work in pairs, throwing the ball to each other.

Skills

side throw

Players work in pairs, throwing and catching the ball between each other.

Skills

Throwing Rounders Conditioned ...

Split your players into two teams. The fielding side will need a bowler, a back stop and a player on first base. The rest of the fielders can stand where they like.This game start with a bowl to the hands of the first <em>batting </em>player. The batting player should stand with open hands and catch the ball before throwing it into the fielding area.After throwing the ball out the batting player runs around as many bases as they can.Rules:Players score a point for their team for every complete run they make. Players can be caught or run out in the normal manner.Each player has two goes each before the teams swap around.

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Throwing technique stage 1a Sk...

In 2&rsquo;s both on one knee &ndash; opposite knee down to allow hip to come through continue to flick wrist after ball has left hand

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Varying distance Throwing & Ca...

In pairs 1 ball between them Set out the varying distances with lines of cones. These distances should vary according to the ability of the player. ( the above is a guide line) Players need to throw a different way depending on the distance the ball has to cover. This is a great practice to teach players what the purpose is of the varying ways of throwing the ball.

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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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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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Pully Catch Throwing & Catchin...

Set up: Set up in groups of 10, with 1 ball and post. 4 players stand in a line, with 3 players in a line in front filling the gaps. The drill: The feeder takes their arm back (as though they were about to bowl), and the back line moves forward to the front. The feeder then releases the ball and the fielders either catch it, or field it back to the feeder or post (ball can be thrown, rolled or bounced).

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Rounders: Hand eye coordinatio...

Player with a ball each in a set area. Players have to throw the ball up for them selves and catch. Increasing the distance and height the ball is thrown each time.

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Varied catching Throwing & Cat...

4 players 3 balls 1 worker 3 feeders. Feeder 1 throws the ball along the floor for the worker to barrier stop the ball and feed back. the next feeder then throws up a high ball for the worker to catch and return before the last player throws a straight ball into the body to be caught and returned. Next the start again at the beginning. swap after 3 times round.

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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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Advanced catch ball rotation T...

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.

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Rounders: Two Balls - 1 worker...

Set up the practice as shown.Two balls per group.Two fielders each have a ball and they take it in turns to throw the ball to the worker.When the worker catches the ball they throw the ball back to the same fielder that threw them that ball.

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3 ball round the clock Throwin...

Setup: 4 players stand in a diamond with 3 balls. A 5th player stands in the middle. To start the drill 1 of the outside players throw their ball to the player in the middle who has to return the ball the player who did not have a ball before the ball was thrown. The middle player then rotates to receive the next ball and the drill continues in this way.

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Reflex Catching Throwing & Cat...

Get players into groups of 3. One player stands behind the other two players who have their back to them. On the command, <em>'Now'</em>, the player with the ball throws the ball. The two catchers have to both turn quickly and try and catch the ball before it bounces. Rotate players after 10 throws.

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gathering the bounce ball rela...

in groups of 4 with one ball. One player is the feeder and throws a bounce ball to the line of players for the front player to come and meet the ball and try to catch it after the bounce. This player then throws the ball back to the feeder and goes to the back of the line.

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Run Around Throwing & Catching...

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.

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Throw to move the football Con...

This Drill is fun and will improve the accuracy of the players throwing the ball to a post in rounders.2 teams lots of tennis balls and a larger ball (football).The aim is for the players from within their area to try to roll the football to the other side by throwing the tennis balls against it.

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Pick up and turn to throw to p...

1) runs out and picks up the stationary ball and throws over top to 2). 2) rolls the ball back out to 1), 1) gathers with barrier and replaces it and joins the back of the queue. When 1) tags 2), 2) then goes, 3) takes up position by post. This can be done in a race against another group.

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Circle reactions game Ground F...

Players stand in a circle with 1 or 2 balls (there are 2 in the video). They have to throw the ball to each other and every time one of them makes a mistake they have to drop down on one knee. On the second mistake they have to drop down onto both knees and with the third mistake they are out. Who will be the last player standing/ kneeling?

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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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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.

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

Under Pressure Catching and Throwing

Your mission, if you wish to accept it, is to improve your players' catching under pressure. Skills covered in this session include catching on the run and throwing accuracy

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!

Welcome Back Session - hand skills (catching and throwing)

Try this fun and relaxed session. Designed for all ages and abilities, this session will help you to start your rounders campaign on the right foot!

Overarm Throwing - Quick and Accurate Throwing

Your mission, if you wish to accept it, is to improve your players' overarm throwing to lump the pressure on the batters. Skills covered in this session include developing the technique, to throwing to a target before throwing to space and distance.

Under Pressure Catching and Th...

Your mission, if you wish to accept it, is to improve your players' catching under pressure. Skills covered in this session include catching on the run and throwing accuracy
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Plan a session for 10-11 year olds (rounders)

I am trying to plan a session for 10-11 year olds in rounders. They are new to the sport. I want to make sure they learn skills as well as have progressions, any ideas? I am also struggling to fit it into the sessionplan template. Help x

tracey parton Coach, England

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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What happens if the ball is th...

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

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Target Throwing Relay

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Rapid Fire with T Ball Stands

Short and long throwing practice

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