Game play with a focus on emotional control
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can support teammates through the emotions of game play.
Key learning points
- Move: the reverse sweep is performed by rotating the bat and sweeping the bat from in front of leg side to the off side.
- Think: selecting the reverse sweep requires quick decisions based on the nature of the bowling.
- Think: considering how others must be feeling and experiencing emotions can help to suitably respond and support them.
- Feel: successfully playing an advanced shot such as reverse sweep in competitive situations should make you proud.
- Connect: supporting others to manage their emotions requires sensitivity and good perceptions.
Keywords
Reverse sweep - shot where the batter sweeps the ball across to the off side.
Emotional control - staying calm and managing your feelings during pressure, success or setbacks
Support (emotional) - helping teammates manage their feelings by encouraging them, showing empathy and reacting calmly when things go wrong
Common misconception
Some pupils don't consider the emotions of other people involved in a game which can lead to unsavoury comments after mistakes or poor play.
Encourage pupils to consider the emotions of others and how they might be able to positively influence the emotions of others through words and actions.
Teacher tip
Since emotional support isn't always visible, prompt pupils to reflect on how they felt supported during gameplay. Use pauses and the plenary to highlight examples. This builds empathy, strengthens team cohesion and values contributions beyond physical skill.
Equipment
bats, balls, wickets, cones
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do we call it when a second fielder helps to send the ball in by going halfway?
Q2.What is a key role of a leader?
Q3.Which of these is not included in social integrity?
Q4.When would you go closer to the chasing fielder to help with relaying?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What would be a supportive thing to do to a teammate who made a mistake?
Q2.Where will a right handed batter, playing a reverse sweep, be aiming to send the ball?
Q3.How might you help a teammate who you sense is getting angry?
Q4.When would you select to play a reverse sweep when the ball is full and what else?
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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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