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This unit builds cricket understanding through the lens of tactical thinking, teaching Year 3 students that every skill serves a strategic purpose in the game. Rather than learning isolated techniques, students discover how batting and fielding roles interconnect to create dynamic, competitive matches. The emphasis on 'intent' and 'outwitting opponents' develops both physical competence and tactical awareness.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Understanding Batting and Fielding
45 min

Big Question:

How do batting and fielding teams work together to create an exciting cricket match?

Key Objectives:

  • • Understand the different objectives of batting and fielding teams
  • • Develop basic striking and throwing skills in game situations

Lesson 2

Overarm Throw Accuracy
45 min

Big Question:

How can mastering overarm throwing help us become more effective fielders in cricket?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop the fundamental technique of overarm throwing with correct body positioning
  • • Apply overarm throwing skills tactically to hit targets at varying distances

Lesson 3

Underarm Throwing
45 min

Big Question:

How can accurate underarm throwing help fielders get batters out in cricket?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop accurate underarm throwing technique using opposite arm to opposite foot
  • • Understand when and why to use underarm throwing in cricket situations

Lesson 4

Catching Techniques and Application
45 min

Big Question:

How can accurate catching help us become better fielders and win matches?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop safe and accurate catching technique with hands and eyes working together
  • • Apply catching skills in game situations under pressure

Lesson 5

Striking with Intent
45 min

Big Question:

How can we outwit fielders by striking the ball with purpose and precision?

Key Objectives:

  • • Students will learn to strike the ball with intent away from fielders to score runs
  • • Students will develop understanding of how to outwit the fielding team by varying speed and direction

Lesson 6

Mini Games for Skill Building
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use batting and fielding skills strategically to outwit our opponents in cricket games?

Key Objectives:

  • • To consolidate batting and fielding skills through competitive mini games
  • • To apply tactical thinking when batting and fielding