Rounders games to play

If the batsman runs on a missed ball they can only go to first base. This includes when running on the 3rd ball if it was missed. When a batsman hits the ball they try and run to as many of the bases as they wish in an attempt to complete a rounder. They may only move when the ball is thrown. Batsmen running round may not run ahead of any players in front of them or be on the same base, so if a batsman stops at a base because the base in front of them has been stumped they can be run out accidentally if the player behind continues running and displaces them from the base they are on.

Players may not return to a base once they have left it. If the fielding team catch ball before it bounces the whole of the batting team are out and teams swap around. Teams also swap around if all members of the batting team are out.

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Visit The Shop. Read the Stories. Donate Now. Cookie Policy Our website uses cookies to store information to allow essential functionality on our website. Player B must stand opposite to player A, so that they can see the end of the bat when the batters arm is fully outstretched.

The aim of the game is for player A to hit the ball into space, and both players race to retrieve the ball first. Player B is in charge of the drill. On hearing this call player A self feeds the ball and hits it safely into space. Whoever reaches the ball first is the next player to hit the ball. If you get to the ball 3 times in a row you win a point. In this game the batter tries to score as many rounders as they can by hitting the ball through the area so it either flies over or rolls through the area out the end or either side.

When the ball is caught the catching fielder becomes the bowler the bowler becomes the batter and the batter becomes a fielder. Set up: Pitch marked out in the same shape as a normal rounders pitch with cones 6m apart. Split players into two small teams no more than 5v5.

The batter can hit the ball with any part of their body. Once the batter has hit the ball they then run around the 4 bases.

They can stop at any base. The fielders then field the ball into the bowler to stop the batter from running on. Gradually more rules are introduced once the principles of play have been learned. Set up a pitch using cones that is roughly the same size as a netball court 30m x 15m and divide your players into two equal teams. Players can run in all areas of the pitch but they are not allowed to run with the ball. Players must try to get the ball to a player in the shooting circle for them to score a point.

Fielding team has 1 player by each post and back stop with one fielder standing in the field beyond the 1st post. Players stand in teams behind their cone, with a ball each.

When the coach says 'Go' each player rolls their ball out diagonally, through the cones nearest their starting position. After rolling out their own ball along the ground players must sprint out and collect the ball thrown by the other side.

As soon as they have collected the ball they must sprint back with the ball in hand past the starting cone. The coach decides which player makes it back first and awards their team one point. Player self hits the ball between the 1st and 2nd post cones all fielders have to remain on the out field until the ball is hit. The batter has to try and run around 1st post and back to the batting cone to score a rounder. The fielders are trying to score a point by touching the batting cone with the ball before the batter does.

Set up : Split players into two teams no more than 5v5 - set up several mini-games if necessary. Pitch marked out with 2 goals. Size will depend upon your players' ability and numbers in the group but 20m by 10m is a good starting point. The Game: This is an invasion game and the aim is to score a goal by rolling the ball through the oppositions goal.

Rules: Roll only to score. Cannot move with the ball, defending team must be a metre away from the player with the ball. If the ball hits an attacking players' foot in open play the ball is given to the defending team.

If the ball hits your team's foot from an attempt at goal then a penalty is awarded. The penalty is taken from behind the half way line and only one player can defend it from the corner of the pitch.

On the coach's call of "GO" the attacker rolls the ball and the defender can run across to defend the shot. Create a resolution to develop your coaching confidence by seizing the opportunity to discover new drills, turn ideas into action and seek advice from the coaching community. Don't find yourself having to regain fitness when you get back to sport after the Christmas break. Keep on top of your exercise plans now and give yourself a head start next year! Losing is inevitable and it's how we deal with it that will help us to grow as coaches and improve our team's performance.

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