Wicket-Keeper Fielding Practice
Cricket-specific fielding drill where children practice retrieving balls and making accurate returns to wicket-keepers
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About This Activity
Cricket-specific fielding drill where children practice retrieving balls and making accurate returns to wicket-keepers
Quick Info
moderate
16
20m x 15m minimum for multiple cricket stations
Equipment Required
Cones or cricket wickets
1 set per pair (15 sets for 30 children)
Tennis balls or cricket balls (soft)
1 per pair
Cones
As needed
Softballs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Suitable Sports
Striking & Fielding
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Catching
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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