Attack and Swoop Fielding
Practice one-handed pickup technique for slow-moving balls near wickets with rotation system
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About This Activity
Practice one-handed pickup technique for slow-moving balls near wickets with rotation system
Quick Info
moderate
24
25m x 20m for 5 groups of 3
Equipment Required
Tennis balls or cricket balls
1 per group (8 total)
Cones or markers
2 per group (16 total)
Tennis Balls
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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