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This unit introduces Year 4 students to the fundamental skills of cricket through a carefully structured progression from individual technique development to collaborative team play. The emphasis is on building confidence with ball skills whilst developing tactical understanding of how individual roles contribute to team success. Through engaging skill challenges and mini-games, students experience the satisfaction of technical improvement alongside the excitement of applying skills in competitive situations.

Lessons in This Unit

8 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Overarm Throwing and Catching
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to throw accurately and catch safely in cricket?

Key Objectives:

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

Lesson 2

Underarm Bowling and Accuracy
45 min

Big Question:

How can I control the bounce and direction of my underarm bowling to become an accurate cricket bowler?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop accurate underarm bowling technique with controlled bounce
  • • To apply bowling skills in competitive game situations

Lesson 3

Batting Grip and Technique
54 min

Big Question:

How can the correct grip and stance help us hit the ball more accurately and protect our wicket?

Key Objectives:

  • • To master the correct cricket bat grip using the 'V' formation technique
  • • To develop a balanced batting stance and controlled swing technique

Lesson 4

Batting Technique Development
45 min

Big Question:

How can I use proper batting technique to score runs and outsmart the fielders?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop and refine correct batting grip, stance and swing technique
  • • To apply batting skills tactically by hitting the ball away from fielders

Lesson 5

Fielding Techniques
52 min

Big Question:

How can I become a defensive wall that no ball can get past?

Key Objectives:

  • • To master two-handed pick up technique for approaching balls
  • • To develop short barrier technique for close ball stopping

Lesson 6

Overarm Bowling Technique
45 min

Big Question:

How can I use proper bowling technique to accurately hit targets and work as an effective team member?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop accurate overarm bowling technique using the 'number 6' method
  • • To understand team roles in cricket and play fairly in fielding and batting teams

Lesson 7

Cricket Game Roles and Strategies
51 min

Big Question:

How can we use different cricket skills and tactics to work effectively as a team in a game?

Key Objectives:

  • • To demonstrate competency in all four cricket roles: bowler, batter, wicket keeper and fielder
  • • To apply fielding and batting strategies in game situations

Lesson 8

Mini Cricket Game Application
49 min

Big Question:

How can we combine all our cricket skills to play as an effective team?

Key Objectives:

  • • To apply fielding skills effectively in a game situation
  • • To hit the ball strategically to help the team score runs