Tactical Ball Skills Circuit
Four-station circuit developing cricket skills while activating tactical thinking
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About This Activity
Four-station circuit developing cricket skills while activating tactical thinking
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Cricket balls or tennis balls
8-12
Cricket bats or alternatives
4-6
Targets for bowling
4-6
Wickets or markers
2 sets
Cricket Equipment
As needed
Targets
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Tactics
Throwing
Catching
Coordination
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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