Directional Hitting Practice
Practice hitting balls in specific directions using foot positioning and body alignment
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About This Activity
Practice hitting balls in specific directions using foot positioning and body alignment
Quick Info
moderate
20
25m x 20m minimum for multiple groups
Equipment Required
Cricket Bats
1 per group of 4 (8 total)
Button cones
3 per group (24 total)
Tennis Balls
3 per group (24 total)
Cricket Equipment
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Striking
Body Control
Coordination
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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