Movement skills/concepts

Striking a stationary ball at a stationary target.

Set-up

Batting tees (cricket or softball), bats or sticks, small balls, hoops.

In each group of four, a batter stands at the tee and the others are fielders in hoops spread in front of the tee in a large grass area.

Activity

As the batter hits the ball off the tee, they name the fielder they are hitting to. That fielder must keep one foot in the hoop and attempt to field the ball.

The batter scores a point if the fielder is successful. The batter has three turns, then changes roles with a field

• gripping with hands together
• backswing, hands level with the shoulder (softball bat)
• step and swing
• following through

Variations

Toss ball: Skilled players can hit a moving ball, (e.g. toss the ball up and hit, or hit a slow-pitched ball or bowl).

Vary equipment and skill: Use a golf club or hockey stick.