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4 ball rounders

1 player hits 4 balls anywhere into the field. Once the batter has hit all the balls they run around all 4 posts as many times as possible, before the fielders get all the balls back into the square.

Ground Fielding

Batter in

The batter is in if they touch the base before the fielder does with the ball. This clip shows you a batter doing so.

Rules

Batter run out

The batter is out if the fielder touches the post immediately ahead with the ball or the hand holding the ball while the batter is running to the post and before the batter has touched the post, except first post in case of a no-ball.

Ground Fielding

Beat the ball

Split the group into teams of 5. One team throwing the ball around posts. One team running around the posts. The ball starts by the batting square and has to be thrown to post one then 2 then 3 then 4 then back to the batting square. The running team have to run and tag. The first player in the batting square has to run to tag 1st post player this player has to run to release the player at 2nd post etc until the player on the forth post is tagged and runs back to the batting square. Start again when ball and players are back in position again. Best of 5 runs.

Conditioned games

Beat the call

Split your group into two teams: A throwing team and a fielding team. The fielders have to put one player by each post and the rest in the field. Players from the other team have 1 ball each. Each player from the throwing team has to come into the batting square and call out which base they are going to run to. Immediately after call out they must then throw the ball to one of the fielders after which they have to try and beat the ball to the post. The ball then gets thrown back to the square for the next player to call, throw and run.

Conditioned games

bowling to back stop

in pairs in position on the field. Bowler and backstop practice to improve their understanding and accuracy.

Back Stop

Drill for fielding first post

This practice is to help the backstop and fielder at 1st post to improve the speed of delivery in trying to get the batter out. 3 players with the ball 1 bowler 1 backstop 1 1st post fielder The rest of the players line up to to one at the time step into the batting square to dummy hit the ball and try to to beat the ball from the backstop to the 1st post by running as fast as possible to touch 1st post

Ground Fielding

Moving sideways to retrieve the ball

This is a relay for players to learn to react to balls that don't come directly towards them. In Groups of 4, with one feeder and 3 players stood in a line players take it in turns to run out and react to the ball that's been thrown wide of them. Once the ball's been thrown fielders must run out and gather the ball, before then throwing it back to the feeder and running to the back of the line, waiting for their next turn.

Ground Fielding

team scatterball

Divide players into two teams, one fielding and one batting. The fielding team bowls 4 consecutive balls to a better. Once the batter has hit all 4 balls into the field, all of the batters on the batting team must run around all the bases at the same time, as many times as they can before all of the balls have been returned by the fielding team. The next batter then does the same, and all of the batters run when all 4 balls have been hit. Do this for each batter on the batting team, before the fielding team goes in to bat. Winner is the team with the most rounders scored.

Batting

Touching the Base

The fielder on the base, or any fielder, must attempt to get the batter 'out' by touching the base that the batter is running towards, before the batter reaches the base The fielder must have ball in control in their hand, and touch the base with the ball.

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All the Way Across the field T...

Teams of 4 try and throw the ball across a pitch as quickly as possible, not missing any players out. The first team to throw the ball 10 times across the pitch is the winner.

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Ground Fielding - Rounders Dri...

Batter 2 calls YES hit or run,  then starts to run on the call. Fielder 1 feeds from an angle, fielder 2 runs in and flicks at player 1 moving to the post. Player 1 touches the post with the ball. The batter is either in or out. When 3 lives are used up the team is out, then batters change with fielders.

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Backing up the post Ground Fie...

Players work in groups of four. With one feeder and one fielder stood on a post, with another two players backing up behind the post player, in a triangle formation. The fielder throws the ball to the post players for them to catch. Every time the ball is thrown the backing up players should get behind the post player, ready to stop the ball in case the player misses the catch. After 10 throws each players rotate in a clockwise direction.

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ball hit into the right field ...

When the ball is hit into the right field between the 1st post and the back line. it is important that fielder 4 tries to gather the ball and player 5 covers this fielder in case player 4 misses it. At player 1  runs to 2nd post and player 2 runs to 4th post. covered by player 8 and 9 respectively. This will give the fielder gathering the ball the option of throwing to 1st post if ball was hit short to 2nd post if ball was hit long and to 4th post if the ball was missed and picked up by covering fielder or miss throw to 2nd post.

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Communication in the Field Thr...

One player on post and another player on each side deep. The ball is fed in. <ul type=&quot;circle&quot;> If the ball goes to the middle then the middle player gets it. If it goes left the left player gets it If it goes right the right player gets it. The player with the ball rolls it back to the feeder. After a set amount of repetitions players rotates. <ul type=&quot;circle&quot;>

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run fetch and throw Ground Fie...

This is a hit throw and follow exercise. One player by each post and one deep fielder. The rest of the players stand behind the line waiting their turn to bat. One player starts the practice by hitting the ball towards the deep fielder. The deep fielder has to catch or gather the ball and throw the ball to the nearest post player who has to touch the post with the ball after which the post player throws the ball back to the next player in the batting square. Rotation the player that hit the ball runs anywhere into the field to be the next target. the previous fielder has to run to the post they threw the ball to and the post player goes to the back of the line of waiting players.

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Retrieving the Ball Ground Fie...

3 players 1 ball. Player A and player C stand side by side, with player C facing the opposite way to where the ball is being fed. Player A rolls the ball along the ground and shouts &quot;go&quot;. Player C turns around chases the ball, sets, and then throws to player B on the post.

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Short Pick Up Ground Fielding ...

Set Up: Players work in groups of 3 with 2 balls. Players A, B and C should be spread out over 20m, with player C standing in the centre between 2 cones. <hr /> The Drill: Player A rolls the ball between the cones towards player C. Player C moves towards the ball, picks it up and releases it underarm back to player A. Player C then turns and repeats the drill from player B. Player C to work for 30 seconds then rotate i.e A to C, C to B, and B to A.

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team scatterball Ground Fieldi...

Divide players into two teams, one fielding and one batting. The fielding team bowls 4 consecutive balls to a better. Once the batter has hit all 4 balls into the field, all of the batters on the batting team must run around all the bases at the same time, as many times as they can before all of the balls have been returned by the fielding team. The next batter then does the same, and all of the batters run when all 4 balls have been hit. Do this for each batter on the batting team, before the fielding team goes in to bat. Winner is the team with the most rounders scored.

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Batter run out Ground Fielding...

The batter is out if the fielder touches the post immediately ahead with the ball or the hand holding the ball while the batter is running to the post and before the batter has touched the post, except first post in case of a no-ball.

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Short catching relay Ground Fi...

1) rolls ball out a short distance. 2) runs in, underarm flicks to 1) who catches ball. 1) puts ball down, runs back and tags 3) then 2) rolls ball out. Repeat process until all have had a go.

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Hitting the Gaps Throwing & Ca...

Set up on a full sized rounders pitch or smaller if U10's or below.2 teams of 5 fielding v 5 batting (no bats required)The aim of the game is to develop the over arm throw and as a batter look for the gaps in the field.The bowler bowls the ball to the batter who catches it and throws it into the field.The fielding team field the ball in as normal with the batter running the posts.If a batter is caught out the whole team is out.

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team gather and return drill G...

1 feeder in the batting square with 1 ball. Rest of the players in a line in the field. The feeder feeds different kinds of ball into the field for the front player of the line to collect and return before going to the back of the line to wait for their next turn

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Running to the post Ground Fie...

Organise a group as shown in the diagram. On the coach's command of &quot;Yes&quot; the batsman (white player) runs up and down between the 2 posts. At the same time players in team B (blue players) throw and catch the ball to each other. As the batsman completes their 2nd run the next batsman sets off. Count the total number of catches made when the last better completes their final run.

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Duck and Catch - Reaction Dril...

Set up: Players work in group of 6 or 8 (there are 5 players in the video but this drill works better when in groups of 6 or 8). The drill: One player feeds whilst the other players run towards the feeder. The first player in line runs out and ducks underneath the ball. The next player then runs out and catches the ball. After ducking or catching players should continue to run towards the feeder and then to the back of the line (the player who makes the catch should throw the ball back to the feeder).

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Retrieve ball Ground Fielding ...

In 2&rsquo;s or 3&rsquo;s one worker faces the opposite direction to the feeder. Feeder rolls the ball away for the worker to collect and send back to feeder or to post person.

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Combination Drill Ground Field...

Set up:Place 4 cones on the outside of your playing area and two poles in the middle.In front of the feeder have two players on each cone/pole. Behind the feeder is a runner.<hr />The Drill:To start the drill the feeder rolls the ball outAs soon as the ball is thrown the runner starts running between the two cones - trying to score as many runs as possible before the stump they are running to is stumped.The nearest fielder runs out to collect the ball. The player behind them backs upThe ball is then thrown the post which the runner is running towards to try and get them out. Another fielder is backing up the post

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Roll out race Ground Fielding ...

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.

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Fielding Rotation - Catch and ...

One player is fielding deep. The ball is fed to them to catch and then throw to post. They player who caught the ball follows the ball to the post and the player on the post runs the ball into the feeder. Players rotate.

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Chase Ball Throwing & Catching...

2 Teams, 2 Balls. One of the teams starts throwing the ball to each other. The other team then throws the ball around to try and overtake the ball from team 1. This practice works best with about 4 - 5 players per team.

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Beat the ball Ground Fielding ...

For this practice you need 8 players per group. Set out 4 cone in a square about 5 metres apart. Set out 2 flags a further 5 - 10 metres away from the square . and finally a finishing post. The race is for the runner to beat the ball being thrown via every gold player to the finishing post.

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Stop the ball - Cover Fielding...

Two cones are placed left and right in front of the feeder. Ball is fed into play. The closest player creates a wall to stop the ball and the other play backs up the first player. The ball is then thrown to the post and the ball thrower follows the ball to the post.

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Corners - Roll and Throw Groun...

If the ball is going diagonally it must be thrown underarm. If the ball is being thrown along one of the edges it must be rolled (flat or bobble feed). Players can choose where they throw the ball - they can either roll it square along the floor or they can throw the ball diagonally in the air.

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Diamond Rounders Conditioned g...

Set up:4 posts are set up in the shape of a diamond. Each post being 9 metres from the centre of the diamond.You need 3 teams of 4, 4 bats and 1 ball.Batting team each stand at a post. The other 2 teams take the bowler and fielding roles.<hr />The Drill:The bowler decides who to bowl to first, and the remaining 3 batters stand behind the post and make contact with it.The bowler bowls the ball for the batter to hit. The fielders can field the ball into any post to get any of the batters out.If a batter is out then their team loses 4 points. 1 point is scored for every post a batter reaches.Each team of 4 faces 6 good balls and the score is added up. After each ball the bowler can decide which batter to bowl to (it can be any of the 4 batters). The fielding team must react and move position, depending on which batter the bowler is bowling to.After 6 good balls the next team goes into bat.

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Bowling/Post Play - Fielding Focus Session

There's more to rounders than just batting. Get your players enthused about bowling and fielding around the posts in this action packed session.

Focus On Specialist Fielding Positions - Back Stop

Develop a team that loves fielding! Produce the sharpest backstop around to really lump the pressure on the batter when they?re struggling to make first.

Developing Dynamic Fielders

Change your players preconceptions and get them excited about fielding with this week's fast paced session - developing catching, hand-eye coordination and throwing skills

Advanced Catching - Bobblers and High Balls

Can your players catch high balls and difficult bobblers? To improve their hand-eye coordination this week we give them some extra catching practice!

Speed play - Collect, Turn and Throw!

This week we're upping the speed of play - challenging your fielders to chase the ball down and return it to the posts as quickly as possible!

Backing up in the field - Avoid Fielding fumbles!

No more butterfingers! Don't leave it to chance - get your players to cover their team-mate's back and avoid gifting the other team easy runs through fielding fumbles!

Catching consistency! Skills and Games

Help your fielders to react quicker and catch some of the tougher balls that are hit/thrown in their direction with this week's fielding skills session!

Learning to Play the Game - Game Based Session

Cut to the chase with this game-based session! Get your players' blood pumping with a dynamic fielding warm-up and then leap straight into a full pitch game!

Overarm Throwing - Distance and Accuracy Session!

Put more power in your throws! From warm up to final game (with a twist) this session aims to get your players throwing and fielding with greater accuracy!

Improving Throwing - Speed Fielding

Help your players throw over distance, work on their underarm bowling technique and consistently and confidently catch with both hands!

Fielding Fitness - Speed and Agility in the Field!

Not all fitness sessions have to be painful! Improve your players' fielding skills, working on their speed and agility in the field with this fielding-related fitness skills session!

Overarm Throwing - Quick and Accurate Throwing

Your mission, if you wish to accept it, is to improve your players' overarm throwing to lump the pressure on the batters. Skills covered in this session include developing the technique, to throwing to a target before throwing to space and distance.

Teaching Players to deal with Bobblers and Bouncers

The quicker players gather the ball, the faster they can get the opposition out! Teach players to deal with awkward bouncers and fast-rolling balls in this catching confidence session

A guide to rounders tactics

An introductory guide to rounders tactics and how to use them to get the best from your team

Backing up in the field - Avoi...

No more butterfingers! Don't leave it to chance - get your players to cover their team-mate's back and avoid gifting the other team easy runs through fielding fumbles!
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What is the distance between bases on a rounders field?

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