Striking & Fielding
•Year 2
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 2 students to the fundamental skills of striking and fielding through structured cricket activities that build from individual skill development to collaborative game play. The emphasis is on developing hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and basic tactical understanding whilst fostering teamwork and fair play values that are essential for future invasion and striking games.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our eyes and hands together to catch bouncing balls and strike them accurately?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use technique and teamwork to become skilled cricket players?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we become lightning-fast fielders who can pick up and return the ball with either hand?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we strike the ball where we want it to go and stop balls from getting past us?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use movement to improve our striking and fielding skills in games?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use all our striking and fielding skills together to play a fair and exciting game?
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