Lesson 5 - Chase, Throw and Moving Strike
Progressive Cricket Play
•Year 1
•Striking & Fielding
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How can we work as a team to retrieve the ball quickly and strike it while moving?
Learning 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
- To demonstrate effective communication and teamwork during fielding activities
Key Outcomes
- Students will be able to chase a ball and throw it back with improved accuracy
- Students will be able to strike a ball off a tee while moving forward using a chassé step
- Students will demonstrate good communication and backing up skills in fielding situations
Equipment & Resources Required
Distributed on cones around activity area
Alternative: Bean bags, soft play balls
Positioned at batting stations
Alternative: Traffic cones, markers on ground
Age-appropriate lightweight bats
Alternative: Tennis rackets, foam bats
For Harry Potter game and team identification
Alternative: Coloured bands, team identifiers
For boundaries, targets, and starting positions
Alternative: Markers, spots
As targets for throwing practice
Alternative: Large cones, bins as targets
Key Vocabulary
A dance-like stepping movement: step with front leg, bring back foot behind front, then step again with front leg
Supporting a teammate by positioning behind them in case they miss the ball
Throwing technique where the arm goes over the shoulder for power and accuracy
The player who stands behind the stumps to catch the ball and run out batsmen
The line that batsmen must reach to be safe from being run out
When fielders get the ball to the stumps before the batsman reaches the crease
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic throwing and catching skills
- Understanding of simple game rules
- Basic striking movements
- Following simple instructions
Current Skills
- Chasing and retrieving balls efficiently
- Accurate overarm throwing technique
- Moving strike using chassé footwork
- Team communication and backing up
Next Steps
- Bowling and batting in more complex game situations
- Advanced fielding positions and tactics
- Longer running between wickets
- Understanding game strategy and field placements
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Pick up moving balls outside the foot, not directly in front of the body
- Use overarm throwing technique for power and accuracy after retrieving balls
- Chassé movement: step with front leg, bring back foot behind, step again with front leg
- Communication is vital - call your name when going for the ball
- Always back up your teammate - position yourself 2-3 metres behind them
- Keep head still and watch the ball when striking off the tee
- Ground your bat over the crease when running to be safe from run-outs
Common Misconceptions
- Children think they should pick up balls directly in front - teach outside foot pickup for quicker turning
- Many will use underarm throws - demonstrate why overarm gives more power and accuracy
- Chassé movement often rushed - emphasise the rhythm: step, close, step, then hit
- Children forget to back up teammates - constantly remind about positioning behind ball-chaser
- Batsmen think they can run on any hit - explain decision-making about when running is safe
- Fielders all chase same ball - teach calling and communication to avoid this
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide clear boundaries, offer leadership roles, allow movement breaks
dyspraxia
- Extra practice time for chassé coordination, larger equipment for easier handling, simplified movement patterns initially
autism spectrum
- Provide clear routine structure, use visual schedules, allow processing time, offer quiet rest area if overwhelmed
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls and equipment, provide verbal descriptions of all movements, pair with sighted buddy
hearing impairment
- Use visual signals for start/stop, demonstrate all movements clearly, ensure face-to-face communication
physical disability
- Adapt batting to seated position if needed, modify running distances, use larger/lighter equipment as appropriate
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting runs scored, measuring throwing distances, understanding positions and angles for fielding
Science
Forces in throwing and striking, balance and coordination in movement, physics of ball bounce
Geography
Spatial awareness, direction and positioning, understanding of field placement
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, communication skills, resilience when skills are challenging, fair play
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position allowing view of all groups, move between activities to give individual feedback
Observation Focus
Watch for technique development in chassé movement, communication quality, and safe play
Intervention Points
Step in when technique is unsafe, children are struggling with concepts, or conflicts arise
Demonstration Notes
Use slow, exaggerated movements for chassé technique, show from multiple angles, repeat key points frequently
Verbal Cues
- •'Outside foot pickup!'
- •'Step, close, step - then hit!'
- •'Call your name loudly!'
- •'Back up your teammate!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large hall or outdoor area minimum 25m x 20m for full game setup
Surface Check
Non-slip surface free from obstacles, suitable for running and quick direction changes
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check bats are age-appropriate weight and size
- •Ensure balls are soft enough for Year 1 children
- •Verify all cones are stable and have no sharp edges
- •Check batting tees are at correct height and secure
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Bat swinging in confined spaces
- •Collisions during ball chasing
- •Balls hitting other children
- •Trips and falls during running
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear batting areas with adequate safety zones
- •Establish clear boundaries and running lanes
- •Teach safe bat handling - carry low, aware of others
- •Use soft balls appropriate for age group
- •Ensure adequate spacing between groups
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to see all batting areas simultaneously
- •Monitor high-energy chasing activities
- •Watch for children showing fatigue
- •Be alert during equipment transitions
Emergency Procedures
Stop all activity immediately on safety command, assess injury, apply appropriate first aid, ensure other children move to safe area