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Learning Intention

Circle grounders 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, Throwing

Equipment

  • 5 soft core balls per group
  • 1 glove per player

How-To

  1. Players form a large circle.
  2. 1 player begins with the ball and rolls it to another person in the circle.
  3. That player fields the ball and rolls it to another player in the circle, trying to get it through their legs.

Change It...

Easier

  • Use larger balls

Harder

  • Play with 2 or more balls
  • Make the circle bigger

Tips

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

Question

  • What can you do to help your teammates receive the ball?