Outwitting the opposition in competitive pairs games
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a range of cricket skills to outplay the opposing team to win.
Key learning points
- Move: hitting the ball into the ground when batting prevents unnecessary outs but also reduces run rate.
- Think: balancing the risk of getting out, with failure to generate runs, requires careful thought.
- Feel: managing the stress and emotions of winning and losing whilst playing fair is a skill in itself.
- Connect: playing team sports provides a sense of togetherness and camaraderie but comes with highs and lows.
Keywords
Camaraderie - a friendly, trusting and supportive relationship between people
Sportspersonship - the practice of showing respect, fairness and graciousness in sport whether you win or lose
Risk - the chance something unwanted might happen
Common misconception
Pupils may believe that when they are not batting, they don't need to pay attention to what is happening on the field.
Being a good team member requires us to encourage our teammates and be aware of what is happening in the game, even when our turn to bat has not finished or even started yet.
Teacher tip
Place cones in key fielding positions around the field and keep moving fielders around the different positions after each over to keep pupils active and not stood in the same spot.
Equipment
wickets, cones, bats, wind balls
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why is quick and clear communication between batters most effective?
Q2.What should a fielding team do when a batter keeps finding gaps?
Q3.What call does a batter make if they are not sure whether to run or not?
Q4.How fast should batters run between wickets to avoid run outs?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the main risk you take when running between the wickets?
Q2.Which of these is not good sportspersonship?
Q3.Which words are associated with camaraderie?
Q4.What should you do when you are off the field and not playing?
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