French Cricket Tactical
Strategic team game where fielders work together to hit a stationary striker below the waist using tactical passing and deception
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About This Activity
Strategic team game where fielders work together to hit a stationary striker below the waist using tactical passing and deception
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 15m minimum for multiple games
Equipment Required
Soft balls
1 per group
Central markers/spots
1 per group
Boundary Markers
4-6 per group
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Danish Longball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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