Batting calls and field placement
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use yes, no and wait to generate a run and I know the basic fielding positions.
Key learning points
- Move: running fast between the wickets after a “yes” call gives the best opportunity to score runs.
- Think: making a quick decision whether to run, wait or stay at the crease is vital for cohesion between batters.
- Think: adjusting fielders to positions depending on the batter’s strengths can limit the number of runs scored.
- Feel: scoring runs for your team provides a sense of satisfaction.
- Connect: clear communication between teammates can help to avoid run outs.
Keywords
Batting pair - two teammates batting together to score runs, one striking, one non-striking
Yes/no/wait call - a verbal cue between batters about whether to run between wickets
Fielding position - specific location on the field where fielders are placed
Common misconception
As a batting pair, pupils are often poor at communicating when to run, sometimes even oblivious of the need to communicate at all.
Teach pupils a simple code that they can use and when to use it, to encourage more understanding of the need to communicate.
Teacher tip
This lesson should be delivered with a Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) approach. Encourage pupils to learn through playing and learning from each other's good play and mistakes.
Equipment
wickets, bats, wind ball
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What length of ball arrives at the batters waist height making it difficult to score runs?
Q2.Why would a bowler use a variety of lengths?
Q3.What do we perform at the end of a run up to get into a sideways bowling position?
Q4.What can give us a sense of achievement in physical activity?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How should communication be delivered between teammates to be most effective?
Q2.What might affect your choice where to place fielders?
Q3.What call must follow a “wait” call?
Q4.Why must you run fast between wickets after a “yes” call?
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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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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