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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