Strategic Field Placement Challenge
Teams create and test tactical field placements against different batting scenarios
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About This Activity
Teams create and test tactical field placements against different batting scenarios
Quick Info
moderate
24
25m x 20m per team
Equipment Required
Cricket Bats
1 per team (4 maximum)
Soft balls
1 per team (4 maximum)
Wickets or targets
2 sets per team
Boundary Markers
12-16 cones
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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