Bowling
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can bowl overarm accurately and with control from a standing position.
Key learning points
- Move: bowling from above our head requires a side-on stance with a straight arm.
- Move: after releasing the ball, we follow through towards the target with our bowling arm.
- Think: identifying strengths and weaknesses in our bowling technique can help improve the accuracy of our bowls.
- Feel: continuing to work hard to improve our bowling technique shows great self-motivation.
- Connect: asking team members for help if we are struggling with our overarm bowling shows that we have trust.
Keywords
Accuracy - the ability to control where we send an object
Overarm bowl - the action of bowling with the arm swinging from behind the body, over the head, releasing the ball on the down swing without bending the elbow
Follow through - a bowler's body actions after the release of the ball to stabilise their body
Common misconception
Pupils bend their bowling arm and use an overarm throwing motion when releasing the ball, rather than using the correct cricket bowling action.
Ensure pupils are using a straight arm and proper follow through when bowling. Pupils should focus on becoming confident with this technique before attempting to apply more speed and power.
Teacher tip
Show pupils to hold the ball with 2 fingers apart on top of the ball and their thumb underneath it. This will help with their release and allow pupils to vary their bowling type as they become more confident.
Equipment
1 tennis ball between 2, 16x cricket stumps/ targets, 1 cricket bat between 4 pupils.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of game is cricket?
Q2.Where should you aim when batting?
Q3.How can you cooperate with your team?
Q4.What is not a benefit of using tactics?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How should you stand to the target when overarm bowling in cricket?
Q2.When bowling in cricket, how should your bowling arm be when you release the ball and follow through?
Q3.If you are bowling with your right arm, which foot should you step forwards with as you release the ball and follow through?
Q4.What are you demonstrating when you continue to try hard to improve your bowling technique?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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