- Year 8
Overarm bowling from a standing position
I can bowl a ball with an overarm technique and follow through.
- Year 8
Overarm bowling from a standing position
I can bowl a ball with an overarm technique and follow through.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: bowling a ball requires a side on stance with a straight arm which follows through to point at the target.
- Move: releasing the ball at the highest point of the bowling action will contribute to ensuring it is a legal ball.
- Think: bowling the ball to the correct areas of the pitch will ensure it is legal and not a no ball or wide.
- Feel: focusing on learning a complex skill can be a great distractor from everyday stress.
- Connect: providing feedback to a partner helps them understand their performance of a complex skill and correct errors.
Keywords
Follow through - a bowler’s body actions after the release of the ball to stabilise their body
Straight arm - the bowling arm stayed extended as you bowl
Grip - how the ball is held in the hand using index and middle finger, and the thumb
Common misconception
The most common error made when beginning to learn how to bowl in cricket is that pupils throw the ball with the elbow bending in the action which is not allowed.
Pupils need to understand that the action requires a straight arm and this should be emphasised throughout the lesson. It is perhaps a unique throwing action which takes time to adjust to.
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Overarm bowling from a standing position, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Overarm bowling from a standing position, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
hoops, wickets, wind balls, stack of cones, cricket bats
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
