Students Groups of 4-6
Equipment 3 marker cones, 1 batting tee, 1 bat and 1 ball per group
Area Large open space
Instructions
One student hits a ball off the tee with their open palm with enough strength to strike it over two marker cones placed some distance away. The striker runs around another cone, whilst fielders retrieve the ball. Fielders throw the ball to each other until all have touched the ball and then call “Stop”. The striker records their runs and has 2 more strikes before rotating positions.
Variation
. Vary the distance between the striker’s cone for running
. Vary the distance of the pair of marks from the striker
. Fielders may pass the ball to each other or throw from longer distances by standing on a designated spot.
. Fielders may bounce or dribble with their feet or kick the ball to each other to practice additional skills.
. Various sized balls may be used depending on the ability of the striker
. Students use their hand to hit the ball