KS2 · Physical education · Year 4
Fielding: bowling and backstop
Striking and fielding games: tactics and strategies through racing rounders
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Your learning goal
I can perform the role of bowler and backstop to help develop my fielding skills in racing rounders.
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What you’ll learn
I can perform the role of bowler and backstop to help develop my fielding skills in racing rounders.
Key learning points
- Move: step forwards with the opposite foot to throwing arm, eyes on the target and follow through to ensure a good bowl.
- Move: a backstop must position themselves behind the batter with hands up to receive the ball.
- Think: a good ball involves the ball travelling through the batting square above the knee and below the shoulder.
- Feel: we demonstrate resilience when working hard to improve our bowling or backstop technique.
- Connect: asking teammates to help when we are struggling with our technique shows that we have excellent trust.
Words to know
- underarm throw
- throwing the ball from below the shoulder level
- bowling
- throwing the ball underarm to the batter
- backstop
- the player positioned directly behind the batter to receive the ball after it is bowled
Common mistakes
When bowling, pupils prioritise throwing the ball with as much force as possible.
Ensure pupils understand that applying force to their bowls is beneficial, but good accuracy is essential to ensure 'no balls' aren't thrown. Pupils should focus on developing excellent accuracy before attempting to apply more force.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Allowing pupils to aim at different sized objects and over different distances with larger balls, softer balls and beanbags can help pupils develop their accuracy and execution of the throw. Ensure the backstop is stood a safe distance away from the batter.