Pairs Cricket Challenge
Competitive cricket format where pairs bat together starting with 10 runs, gaining runs through hitting and running but losing runs for getting out
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Competitive cricket format where pairs bat together starting with 10 runs, gaining runs through hitting and running but losing runs for getting out
Quick Info
moderate
20
Minimum 30m x 20m for full cricket pitch, adaptable to smaller spaces
Equipment Required
Cricket wickets or stumps
2 sets
Cricket balls
1-2
Cricket Bats
2-4
Boundary Markers
8-12
Cricket Wickets
As needed
Cricket Equipment
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Batting
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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