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Learning Intention

Ground ball is a rolling and trapping activity that leads to improved fielding skills.

Band Level

F - 2, 3 - 4, Skill Development

Content Description

ACPMP008, ACPMP025, ACPMP043

Skill Focus

Catching, Fielding, Locomotor Movement, Rolling, Throwing

Equipment

  • 1 soft core ball per pair
  • 1 glove per player (optional)

How-To

  1. Players line up side-by-side, each with a ball. 1 player begins facing the group, 10 metres away.
  2. On ‘GO’, 1 player at a time rolls a ground ball in the direction of the other player.
  3. The player must move to field and return as many ground balls as possible within a certain time.

Change It...

Easier

  • Use larger balls
  • Allow the players to field the ball before the next ball is rolled
  • Increase the rolling distance to give the fielder more time

Harder

  • Vary the speed of the rolls to challenge the fielder
  • Reduce the time between rolls

Tips

  • Move behind the ball
  • Bend at the waist and knees
  • Watch the ball into your hands

Question

  • How can you field the most ground balls?
  • Once you field the ball, what do you need to do to get ready for the next roll?