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This unit introduces Year 3 students to cricket through a systematic skill-building approach that emphasises technique development alongside game understanding. The focus is on establishing fundamental motor skills in all key cricket disciplines whilst building confidence and teamwork through progressive game application. Each lesson builds essential techniques that culminate in meaningful game play where students can apply their learning in authentic cricket contexts.

Lessons in This Unit

8 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Overarm Throwing and Catching
45 min

Big Question:

How can we master overarm throwing to make cricket fielding more effective and exciting?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop overarm throwing technique with accuracy and control
  • • To improve catching skills using correct hand positioning and body stance

Lesson 2

Underarm Bowling Technique
45 min

Big Question:

How can I bowl the ball accurately to help my team in cricket?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop correct underarm bowling technique with opposite foot step
  • • To bowl with accuracy and control towards a target

Lesson 3

Batting Grip and Technique
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use the correct batting grip and stance to protect our wicket and score runs in cricket?

Key Objectives:

  • • To learn the correct grip for holding a cricket bat safely and effectively
  • • To develop basic batting technique including stance and swing

Lesson 4

Batting Technique Development
1h 6min

Big Question:

How can I become a better batter by hitting the ball away from fielders?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop correct batting grip and stance
  • • To improve batting technique through practice

Lesson 5

Two-Handed Fielding Skills
1h 6min

Big Question:

How can we become brilliant fielders who help our team win cricket matches?

Key Objectives:

  • • To be able to field a ball using a two-handed pick up technique
  • • To be able to field a ball using a short barrier technique

Lesson 6

Overarm Bowling Technique
46 min

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to bowl accurately and help our team win?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop overarm bowling technique with correct grip, stance and movement
  • • To apply bowling skills in competitive team situations

Lesson 7

Cricket Game Play - All Roles
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work as a team to play cricket fairly and effectively in all positions?

Key Objectives:

  • • To successfully perform the roles of bowler, batter, wicket keeper and fielder in a cricket game
  • • To demonstrate understanding of cricket positions and their responsibilities

Lesson 8

Cricket Game Application
46 min

Big Question:

How can we apply all our cricket skills together in a fair and exciting game?

Key Objectives:

  • • To apply fielding, batting, and bowling skills in a game situation
  • • To demonstrate fair play and good sportsmanship during cricket games