Striking and fielding games

Which game is this?

• Cricket

• Softball

• Badminton

• Tennis

which game is this?

• Volleyball

• Tennis

• Squash

• Table tennis

Which game is this?

• Basketball

• Hockey

• Rugby

• Football

Which are the striking and fielding games below? Check all that apply.

• Rounders

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Cricket

• Softball

Striking and fielding games are all about...

• two team trying to score in each other's goal by kicking, throwing or hitting an object.

• a team hitting and running bases to earn points while the other team tries to retrieve the ball and stop the runners from earning points.

• two teams hitting an object back and forth over a net trying to land it on the opponent's side.

• individuals taking turns to send objects to hit a target.

When you're on offense (striking team), you'll be trying to ...

• catch the ball that has been hit to stop other runners from scoring points.

• hit the ball and score points by safely running through bases.

• miss the ball when it is bowled towards you.

• throw the ball to the last base.

The bowler is...

• a fielder who sends the ball to the batter so they can hit it.

• a fielder positioned behind the batter, who tries to catch the ball when the batter misses a hit.

• a batter waiting to hit.

• None of the above.

In rounders, the backstop is...

• a fielder who sends the ball to the batter so they can hit it.

• a fielder positioned behind the batter, who tries to catch the ball when the batter misses a hit.

• a batter waiting to hit.

• a fielder who catches a ht ball in the air.

How can a fielder get a batter out?

• Hitting them with a ball

• Stumping/tipping the base in front of the runner before they get there.

• Catching a hit ball in the air, before it falls.

• Dropping the ball that another fielder throws to them.

What mistakes can batters do to be disqualified/out? (More that one answer)

• Stepping outside the batting box before they have hit the ball.

• Using shortcuts when running between bases.

• Tossing your bat away dangerously after hitting.

• Hitting very far.