Skill Drill Striking & Fielding Activities for KS1

Progressive catching challenge where pairs catch 3, then swap, catch 2, swap, catch 1, swap and sit down

Teams race through cone courses switching balls between hands to develop ambidextrous skills

A dynamic warm-up activity where children move balls between paired cones using both hands to develop ambidextrous skills.

Partners practice communication and backing up while fielding rolling balls

Teams race to collect balls and place them accurately on cone targets

Individual practice stations developing basic ball manipulation and control skills

Progressive ball handling activities to develop fundamental catching, throwing, and manipulation skills

Groups of 3 practice ball interception with two players passing and one fielder trying to intercept

Progressive circuit of fundamental ball handling skills including rolling, catching, bouncing and control

Progressive ball skills practice in pairs developing throwing, catching and underarm bowling techniques

Teams compete to transfer balls between cones using proper two-handed technique

Teams compete to push balloon over line using correct positioning and two-handed technique

Small groups practice batting with emphasis on making smart decisions about when to run

Individual challenge where students throw beanbags up and catch them before they hit the ground

Children practice rolling technique by aiming balls through human bridges made by teammates.

Partners practice calling for balls while one backs up behind to develop fielding communication

Partner activity where one student leads with ball control while the other follows their pathway

Progressive challenges in marked channels developing ball stopping, chasing and interception skills

Partners practice chasing balls and returning them accurately using correct pickup and throwing technique

Partner activity developing chasing, retrieving and accurate throwing skills with one-bounce returns

Fundamental fielding drill where children practice chasing, retrieving and accurately throwing balls back to teammates

Learn proper cricket running technique including bat control and crease touching

Partners take turns dropping and kicking balls, making decisions about which foot surface to use

Gentle cool-down combining PE-specific stretches with reflective discussion about fielding learning and teamwork