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WorksheetsStriking and fielding games
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 10mins
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.
Which are fielding strategies?
covering the open spaces and being in ready position always.
anticipating where the batter will hit and moving towards the ball quickly
running fast to score more runs.
positioning myself to trap the ball so it doesn't get past me.
Which are the offensive strategies?
Sending the object to an open space where it will not be caught.
Advancing bases fast and stopping when it's not safe to move to the next base (to avoid being tagged out).
Using different hits to try and send the object away from the fielders.
Catching and sending the object to the bases.
When you bat,
run and don't look at the ball or the fielders until you get to the last base.
run fast and be aware of where the ball is to help you make decisions on whether to advance or stop at a base
ask your teammates what you should do because they can see better.
ask your coach what to do.
Fielders make some mistakes that lead to batters earning points. These mistakes are..
fielder obstructing a runner
bowler/pitcher delivering no balls
bowler stepping out of their bowling area while delivering balls
Fielder running with the ball.
Which are the striking and fielding games below? Check all that apply.
Rounders
Basketball
Baseball
Cricket
Softball
Which equipment do you need to play cricket, rounders, softball or baseball?
ball
bat
racket
net
swimming pool
