Hit Catch Run with Wicketkeeper Focus
Small-sided games emphasising wicketkeeper role in realistic Hit Catch Run scenarios
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About This Activity
Small-sided games emphasising wicketkeeper role in realistic Hit Catch Run scenarios
Quick Info
18 mins
high
24
30m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Cricket bats or tennis rackets
4-6 various sizes
Soft balls
4
Cones for boundaries and bases
16-20
Wicket stumps or cones
2 sets
Cricket Equipment
As needed
Softballs
As needed
Cones
As needed
Cricket Stumps
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Striking & Fielding
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Skills
Tactics
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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