Cricket Pairs Championship
Competitive cricket format where batting pairs compete for highest scores
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About This Activity
Competitive cricket format where batting pairs compete for highest scores
Quick Info
moderate
28
40m x 30m minimum for two pitches
Equipment Required
Cricket wickets/stumps
8 sets (4 per pitch)
Cricket Bats
8 (size 5-6)
Soft cricket balls
4
Chalk or markers
16 pieces
Cricket Wickets
As needed
Cricket Equipment
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Team Play
Catching
Batting
Bowling
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Space
Outdoor
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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