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- Year 10
Aggressive batting for maximum runs
I can play a range of batting shots to score runs quickly.
- Year 10
Aggressive batting for maximum runs
I can play a range of batting shots to score runs quickly.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: changing foot position to respond to short pitched balls puts the batter in position to playback foot shots.
- Move: timing the swing to hit the ball in the middle of the bat gives the best chance of the ball travelling far.
- Think: maximising runs comes with a significantly increased risk of getting caught out.
- Feel: being brave when facing short balls increases the chance of scoring runs, defending the ball and not being hit.
- Connect: tactically aggressive batting at the right times in a game lead to better run rates and cause for celebration.
Keywords
Hook (shot) - stroke played to a short-pitched ball around chest height, hitting it towards the leg side, typically between mid-wicket and square leg
Pull (shot) - stroke played to a short-pitched ball, where the batter hits it on the leg side with a horizontal bat between mid-wicket and square leg
Cut (shot) - stroke played to a short, wide ball where the batter hits it square or behind square on the off side using a horizontal bat
Common misconception
Many young batters fail to move their feet when batting, instead they try to contort their bodies to deal with all sorts of line and length deliveries with little success.
Through practice, pupils can learn how to move their feet in response to different pitches of delivery. With short deliveries moving weight on to the back foot and changing foot position allows for pull, hook and cut shots.
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Aggressive batting for maximum runs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Aggressive batting for maximum runs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
bats, wickets, tennis balls, cones
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
