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Striking to Leg Game

Groups of five practice striking balls to leg side with high backlift while fielders apply communication and backing up skills

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About This Activity

Groups of five practice striking balls to leg side with high backlift while fielders apply communication and backing up skills

Quick Info

12 mins
high
25
40m x 30m for multiple groups

Equipment Required

Cricket bats or padder bats

1 per group (6 bats)

Tennis Balls

2 per group (12 balls)

Stumps or markers

3 per group (18 markers)

Tees for support

1 per group (6 tees)

Cricket Equipment

As needed

Cones

As needed

Tees

As needed

Suitable For

Year 2

Suitable Sports

Striking & Fielding

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Skills

Striking
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Fun

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship

Intensity

High Intensity

Weather

All Weather