Cricket Skill Progression
•Year 2
•Striking & Fielding
•Distributed around area perimeter for easy collection
Alternative: Rubber playground balls, bean bags for practice
Spaced 5 metres apart in designated striking area
Alternative: Traffic cones with tennis balls balanced on top
Used for boundaries, wickets, and activity zones
Alternative: Floor spots, bean bags as markers
Placed 5 metres from team starting positions
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles
For marking crease lines on playground surface
Alternative: Masking tape, rope lines
When the ball hits the ground once before being caught
A stand that holds the ball still for striking
The line that batsmen must cross to be safe when running
The distance between two sets of stumps that batsmen run between
Hitting the ball with a bat to send it into space
Collecting and returning the ball to stop runs being scored
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting runs scored, measuring distances between wickets, timing activities, team score calculations
Forces and motion when ball bounces, trajectory and angles in throwing, gravity effects on ball movement
Spatial awareness and positioning, directions and pathways in movement, mapping activity areas
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when skills are challenging, fair play and honesty in games
Move around the area to observe all students, position at corners for maximum visibility during activities
Watch for correct catching technique, safe movement patterns, positive team interactions, and equipment handling
Step in immediately for unsafe behaviour, provide individual coaching for struggling students, mediate any conflicts
Use clear, exaggerated movements for skill demonstrations, involve students in showing good technique, repeat key points frequently
Minimum 30m x 20m, clear of obstacles and hazards
Dry, even surface free from trip hazards, suitable for running activities
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact school office if needed
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