Cricket
β’Year 3
β’6 Lessons
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.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How do batting and fielding teams work together to create an exciting cricket match?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can mastering overarm throwing help us become more effective fielders in cricket?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can accurate underarm throwing help fielders get batters out in cricket?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can accurate catching help us become better fielders and win matches?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we outwit fielders by striking the ball with purpose and precision?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use batting and fielding skills strategically to outwit our opponents in cricket games?
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