Team Challenge Cricket
•Year 1
•Striking & Fielding
•Distributed at batting stations
Alternative: Short tennis rackets, foam bats
Available at each station
Alternative: Soft cricket balls, foam balls
Positioned 50cm in front of batting position
Alternative: Cones with ball balanced on top
Set up wickets and target areas
Alternative: Plastic stumps, markers
The player who stands behind the wickets to collect the ball
Throwing technique with arm going over the shoulder for distance and accuracy
The ball hitting the ground once before reaching the wicket-keeper
Batsmen running from one end to the other to score runs
The side of the field to the left of a right-handed batter
When fielders get the ball to the wickets before the batsman reaches safety
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting runs scored, measuring distances for equipment setup, calculating success rates
Forces involved in throwing and striking, friction between ball and surface
Spatial awareness, understanding direction (leg side), mapping movement patterns
Communication skills, teamwork, making decisions under pressure, celebrating others' success
Circulate between groups to observe technique and communication, position to see batting areas clearly
Communication clarity, decision-making speed, throwing technique development, teamwork quality
Step in if students not communicating effectively, support groups struggling with decision-making, ensure safety during batting
Use students as positive examples when possible, demonstrate overarm throwing technique clearly, show batting stance and footwork
Large hall or outdoor space minimum 30m x 20m for multiple groups
Non-slip surface, free from holes or obstacles, dry conditions if outdoors
Stop all activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, apply first aid if qualified, seek additional support if required
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