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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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side throw Skills - Rounders D...

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

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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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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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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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Under arm relay Throwing & Cat...

For this practice the players need to be in groups of 4 / 5 with one ball. The players should throw the ball across to the other line and follow the ball to go to the back of the opposite line.

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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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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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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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Side arm throw (side view) Ski...

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All the Way Across the field T...

Teams of 4 try and throw the ball across a pitch as quickly as possible, not missing any players out. The first team to throw the ball 10 times across the pitch is the winner.

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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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Duck and Catch - Reaction Dril...

Set up: Players work in group of 6 or 8 (there are 5 players in the video but this drill works better when in groups of 6 or 8). The drill: One player feeds whilst the other players run towards the feeder. The first player in line runs out and ducks underneath the ball. The next player then runs out and catches the ball. After ducking or catching players should continue to run towards the feeder and then to the back of the line (the player who makes the catch should throw the ball back to the feeder).

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Grip Bowling - Rounders Drills...

The ball should not be gripped too tightly when bowling and all fingers (and thumb) should be in contact with the ball.

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run to gather throw at 4th pos...

This Drill is where the 2nd player in the line rolls the ball into the field for the 1st player in the line to gather and throw at the fielder at 4th post. The 4th post player then throws the ball to the new 2nd player in the line whom repeats the exercise.

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Technique picking up ball from...

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Touching the post or base Rule...

Touching the post or base with the ball by the fielder

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Throw to hit the post Conditio...

Split the group into teams of 3 or 4 aside set out an area with cones where the posts would be on the pitch. one ball. The game follows netball rules and is played inside the area. The aim of the game is to throw the ball to one of your players by one of the posts for them to touch the post without having to run.

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Post Play Skills - Rounders Dr...

Position in relation to the post receives a ball and takes the post CP one step away inside the post so that you can reach with one step. Take the post away from the runner with ball and arm.

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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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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

Improving Throwing - Speed Fie...

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

Overarm Throwing - Distance an...

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!

Overarm Throwing - Quick and A...

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.
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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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Target Throwing Relay

Throwing Drill

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Rapid Fire with T Ball Stands

Short and long throwing practice

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