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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can play and officiate striking and fielding games in a fair and honest way.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: a high top elbow can help play shots with a straight bat, protect your wicket and limit LBWs.
      2. Think: making a decision to ‘walk’, when you know you are out, demonstrates honesty and integrity.
      3. Feel: performing a well-timed shot with a straight bat and high top elbow can be very satisfying.
      4. Connect: partner feedback can help to visualise performance and quickly fix errors.

      Keywords

      • Integrity - sticking to your principles and values, even under pressure

      • Honesty - being honest and fair in your actions and doing the right thing

      • LBW (leg before wicket) - when the ball hits the batter’s body (not their bat) and it would have gone on to hit the stumps

      Common misconception

      Pupils will swing the bat across their body like a baseball bat which increases the chance of missing the ball, edging it or getting out.

      Pupils should understand that because of the way the ball is bowled in cricket, playing with a straight bat is often the most effective way to strike and not risk your wicket.

      Teacher tip

      More experienced pupils may enjoy using a ball that swings as an added challenge - it will create more LBW calls too. A tennis ball taped over one side will cause the swing effect.

      Equipment

      bats, wind balls, wickets, cones, tees

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What is a respectful action to use with someone who performed well in a game of cricket?

      be jealous
      Correct answer: congratulate them
      ignore them

      Q2.
      Who should you congratulate on a good performance?

      Correct answer: anyone involved
      just yourself
      only your team

      Q3.
      How should umpires act at all times?

      show favouritism
      tired and bored
      Correct answer: impartial

      Q4.
      How does experiencing all positions in cricket help us to enjoy it?

      confuses us
      makes it difficult
      Correct answer: enhances the experience

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What do we call it when a batsman is honest and admits they are out?

      Correct answer: batter walks
      batter stands ground
      batter is stubborn

      Q2.
      What batting action can reduce the chance of getting out?

      swinging across body
      holding bat tight
      Correct answer: keeping bat straight

      Q3.
      How can partner feedback help speed up the learning process?

      repeat errors
      Correct answer: visualise your performance
      have a chat

      Q4.
      How can umpires demonstrate integrity?

      Correct answer: fair unbiased decisions
      favouring their friends
      guessing under pressure

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