Technical Mastery Focus
•Year 3
•Cricket
•Size 4 or 5 bats suitable for Year 3 students
Alternative: Tennis rackets, paddle bats
8 for footwork practice, 16 for diamond cricket setup
Alternative: Markers, bibs
Plastic stumps recommended for safety
Alternative: Cones, skittles
5 bibs for ball collectors in warm-up activity
Alternative: Coloured bands, team markers
For ball collection in warm-up game
Alternative: Large container, sports bag
Target areas for bowling practice
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles
Moving your feet to get into the best position to hit the ball
A cricket shot played straight back past the bowler using forward footwork
Where the fielding team positions players to stop runs
A modified cricket game with four sets of stumps arranged in a diamond shape
The direction and distance the ball travels from the bowler
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Estimation of distances and angles, scoring and counting runs, measuring diamond dimensions
Forces and motion in ball flight, balance and coordination, understanding trajectory
Direction and movement concepts, spatial awareness, using compass points for field positions
Teamwork and communication, perseverance and resilience, leadership and responsibility
Central position with clear view of all groups, move between activities to provide individual guidance
Watch for footwork improvement, tactical awareness development, and safe participation
Step in when safety rules are ignored, provide additional support for struggling students, extend challenges for advanced learners
Use exaggerated movements to emphasise key points, involve students in demonstrations, repeat key skills multiple times
Minimum 30m x 40m for full lesson, clear of obstacles and other activities
Dry, even surface suitable for running and quick direction changes
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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