Big Question:

How can we use our eyes and hands together to catch a bouncing ball safely?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop the ability to catch a ball after one bounce with increasing control
• • To understand when and how to move safely in shared spaces during ball activities

Big Question:

How can we develop accurate bowling and safe wicket keeping skills to improve our cricket game?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop overarm bowling technique with a straight arm
• • To learn the correct wicket keeper stance and ball stopping technique

Big Question:

How can fielders become faster and more effective at collecting and returning the ball?

Key Objectives:

• • Develop one-handed ball collection techniques using both dominant and non-dominant hands
• • Learn to return balls quickly from low positions without standing up

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to strike the ball to leg side and create a strong barrier to stop it?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop the technique for striking a ball to leg from a short delivery
• • To learn how to create and use a long barrier effectively

Big Question:

How can we work as a team to retrieve the ball quickly and strike it while moving?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop the ability to chase, retrieve and accurately throw a ball back to teammates
• • To learn how to strike a ball off a tee whilst moving using the chassé technique

Big Question:

How can I use all my striking and fielding skills together in a real game?

Key Objectives:

• • To apply striking and fielding skills learned throughout the unit in game situations
• • To demonstrate understanding of basic cricket rules and boundaries