The concept of cricket
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can demonstrate a good understanding of batting and fielding in a game of cricket.
Key learning points
- Move: striking the ball with intent towards spaces, helps us to score more runs when batting.
- Move: accurate throwing, catching and retrieving skills are important when fielding to keep the batters score low.
- Think: reflecting on our performance and adapting tactics is important when batting and fielding to win the game.
- Feel: helping our teammates make decisions within the game shows we understand the importance of responsibility.
- Connect: encouraging our team mates when they make mistakes shows excellent teamwork.
Keywords
Batting - when a player uses a bat to try to hit a ball that is thrown or bowled to them.
Fielding - when players on the team that is not batting try to catch or stop the ball and get the batters out.
Game - an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules.
Common misconception
Pupils hold the bat and attempt to strike the ball using just 1 hand, like they would in similar sports, such as rounders.
Ensure pupils understand that this approach can lead to a lack of control, making it difficult to play different shots. A correct 2 handed grip is essential for balance, precision and better shot execution.
Teacher tip
Paper cups work well as batting tees if you do not have this piece of equipment available.
Equipment
10x crickets bats, 10x cricket stumps, 1 tennis ball between 2, batting tees.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which throwing action is best to use when throwing over a longer distance?
Q2.What should the fielding team aim to stop the batting team from doing?
Q3.In which game striking and fielding game do fielders have to limit a batters score?
Q4.What does continuing to try hard after making a mistake show?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When fielding, what is important to ensure you keep the batter’s score low?
Q2.What can striking the ball with intent, into space, help you to do?
Q3.Which hand should you hold the bat with when striking the ball in cricket?
Q4.What is important for helping you to improve and win the game?
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