Paired Batting Mini Cricket
Small-sided cricket game where pairs bat together for eight balls with rotating roles
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About This Activity
Small-sided cricket game where pairs bat together for eight balls with rotating roles
Quick Info
moderate
18
15m x 15m per group minimum
Equipment Required
Cricket Bats
1 per group (6 total for class)
Cricket Wickets
1 set per group
Tennis Balls
2 per group
Boundary Markers
6-8 per group
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Batting
Coordination
Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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