Progressive Cricket Play
•Year 1
•Striking & Fielding
•Various balls available for different ability levels
Alternative: Soft cricket balls, foam balls
Child-friendly lightweight bats
Alternative: Paddle bats, tennis rackets
Safe, lightweight stumps for Year 1
Alternative: Cones, skittles
Different colours for boundaries and positions
Alternative: Bean bags, spots
For accuracy throwing practice
Alternative: Targets, buckets
To distinguish teams and positions
Alternative: Team bands, coloured cones
The fielder who stands behind the stumps to collect the ball
Supporting a teammate by being ready to collect the ball if they miss it
When fielders get the ball to the stumps before the batsman reaches the crease
The line that marks where batsmen need to run to be safe
Alert fielding stance with knees bent, hands ready
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communicating clearly during games, following verbal instructions, explaining game rules to others
Counting runs and balls accurately, measuring distances for game boundaries, calculating team scores
Understanding forces when throwing and batting, reaction time in fielding, balance and coordination
Working as a team, showing respect for opponents, dealing with winning and losing positively
Central position to observe all game areas with clear sight lines to batting zones
Safety during games, application of skills under pressure, understanding of rules and boundaries
Step in when safety is compromised, when rules are misunderstood, or when students need skill reinforcement
Use students who are demonstrating good technique as models, show wicket-keeping technique clearly, emphasise safety in all demonstrations
Large outdoor space or sports hall minimum 30m x 20m for multiple games
Level, non-slip surface free from holes or obstacles
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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