KS3 · Physical education · Year 7
Effective batting placement through Danish longball from a T
Striking and fielding games: bowling, batting and fielding with accuracy
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Your learning goal
I can stand sideways on, bat back, ready to swing and transfer weight onto my front foot when making contact with a stationary ball.
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Effective batting placement through Danish longball from a T: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can stand sideways on, bat back, ready to swing and transfer weight onto my front foot when making contact with a stationary ball.
Key learning points
- Move: hitting action requires a smooth backswing, head over the ball and a follow through keeping control of the bat.
- Think: it is most effective to hit the ball away from fielders, into vacant/empty spaces.
- Think: changing the angle of the bat on connection enables hitting the ball in different directions to avoid fielders.
- Feel: when the bat connects cleanly with the ball, it provides a sense of achievement.
- Connect: batting requires patience as you take it in turns to bat, allowing others to hit the ball before and after you.
Words to know
- angle
- the direction at which the bat strikes the ball, which affects where the ball travels on the field
- batting T
- a stand to hold the ball steady
- backswing
- the movement of the bat backward in preparation for a forward swing to strike the ball
Common mistakes
Pupils often try to hit the ball too hard or take their eyes off the ball by focusing too much on the target.
Ensure pupils focus on control rather than power when batting and encourage then to keep their eyes on the ball until they have hit it.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Provide bigger bats and balls for pupils who need more support, ensuring that all pupils experience success when making contact with the ball. Tennis rackets may also be an option for some pupils.