Attacking Fielding Positions Drill
Learn and practice slip, short leg and cover fielding positions with rotation system
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About This Activity
Learn and practice slip, short leg and cover fielding positions with rotation system
Quick Info
moderate
18
25m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Cricket stumps/wickets
2-3 sets
Soft balls/tennis balls
6-8
Position markers/cones
9-12
Cricket Bats
2-3
Cricket Stumps
As needed
Tennis Balls
As needed
Markers Cones
As needed
Cricket Equipment
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Skills
Throwing
Positioning
Game Sense
Catching
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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