Tactical Team Planning Challenge
Teams create and present batting and fielding strategies for game situations
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About This Activity
Teams create and present batting and fielding strategies for game situations
Quick Info
low
24
Large indoor space or outdoor area
Equipment Required
Tactical planning sheets
6-8 copies
Cricket field diagrams
6-8 copies
Coloured pens/markers
Sets for each team
Worksheets
As needed
Coloured Cones
As needed
Pens or pencils
As needed
Clipboards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Skills
Strategy
Tactics
Decision Making
Features
Adaptable
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Creative Expression
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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