Diamond cricket
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can play as part of a team to combine cricket skills.
Key learning points
- Move: always running anti-clockwise between the four wickets avoids confusion and collisions.
- Think: stakes are high to avoid mistakes as the whole team is out whenever a team accumulates three outs.
- Feel: awareness of when to hit, run and throw to positively affect the game comes with practice.
- Connect: working in a four player team demands strong leadership and communication.
Keywords
Strategise - to carefully plan how to achieve success by making decisions and organising actions
Communication - talking with teammates to call runs, plan tactics, or encourage each other
Anti-clockwise - moving in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock
Common misconception
Communication after the ball is hit can be inconsistent in cricket. Having four players to coordinate means the need to communicate clearly about how many runs to make is even more important.
Allow pupils time to strategise about how they will communicate after the ball is hit. For example, they may nominate a captain to make all calls or decide that the batter who hit the ball makes the call.
Teacher tip
Bowling in diamond cricket requires someone who can fairly share out the deliveries between batters and tailor bowling to the ability level of the batters. This is why you very often see the teacher taking this role, but do consider nominating and briefing those pupils who can perform this role.
Equipment
wickets, bats, ball, cone
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When the batter just needs to stay in, which shots are they likely to choose to play?
Q2.Why do we angle the bat down when playing defensive shots?
Q3.Why might a batter decide to leave the ball?
Q4.Which players in a cricket game can you congratulate?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is crucial within team play to ensure everyone knows what to do?
Q2.Before performing, what can teams do so everyone understands what to do?
Q3.What does following rules such as running anticlockwise around the diamond help?
Q4.How can you improve your ability to select and apply the right skills in a game?
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