Year 6 Striking and Fielding Skills
Developing competence, confidence, and enjoyment Building teamwork and communication skills 40-minute PE session
WALT - We Are Learning To
Develop correct body positioning and swing technique for striking Catch, retrieve, and throw the ball accurately to targets Apply striking and fielding skills in game situations Work cooperatively as a team member
Success Criteria - How We Know We're Succeeding
Demonstrate safe and balanced stance when striking Show controlled swing with eyes on the ball Use two hands to catch consistently Throw with accuracy using overarm technique Follow game rules and cooperate with teammates
Warm-Up Challenge
Dynamic stretches focusing on arms and shoulders Fun relay races with ball handling Partner catch and throw (10 minutes) Focus on safe movement and ball awareness
Striking Skills Development
{"left":"Correct grip with hands together on bat handle\nBalanced stance with feet shoulder-width apart\nKeep eyes focused on the ball at all times","right":"Controlled swing following through towards target\nPractice hitting off tee with foam bats\nProgress to soft toss from partner"}
Fielding and Throwing Skills
{"left":"Ready position with hands out and knees bent\nWatch the ball all the way into your hands\nUse two hands for catching whenever possible","right":"Overarm throwing with opposite foot forward\nStep and follow through towards target\nPractice throwing accuracy to partner"}
Game Application - Station Rotation
Station 1: Long Ball - hitting for distance and running Station 2: T-ball - accuracy striking and fielding Station 3: Non-stop Cricket - continuous action game 12 minutes per station with 8-9 students each Apply learned skills in game situations
Reflection and Cool Down
"Great teamwork makes great games!" What striking and fielding skills did you use best today? How did you help your teammates succeed? What would you like to improve next lesson?