Progressive Skill Integration
Cricket
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 4 students to the essential skills of cricket through a carefully structured progression from individual techniques to team-based tactical play. The emphasis is on developing confidence with bat, ball, and fielding skills whilst building understanding of how these skills combine in match situations. Through progressive challenges, students learn that cricket success depends not just on individual ability, but on communication, teamwork, and tactical awareness.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can I position my body and use both hands effectively to become a successful cricket player?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop correct batting stance with sideways-on positioning and high back lift
- • To learn the pull shot technique, stepping back and across to play short deliveries
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can mastering bowling and wicket keeping techniques help our team control the game?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop overarm bowling technique with straight arm action
- • To master wicket keeping stance and ball collection from both sides
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use accurate throwing and smart running to score runs and prevent the opposition from scoring?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accurate and powerful throwing technique using proper body mechanics
- • To learn and apply the front foot drive batting technique with correct footwork
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can effective communication and accurate bowling skills create successful cricket partnerships?
Key Objectives:
- • To bat successfully with a partner using clear communication
- • To bowl with increasing accuracy and consistency
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How do cricketers work as a team to prevent runs and take wickets?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop bowling technique with a run-up approach
- • Master the long barrier fielding technique for stopping hard-hit balls
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I work as part of a fielding team to prevent runs and take wickets?
Key Objectives:
- • To back up fellow fielders effectively in the field
- • To demonstrate tactical awareness in competitive game situations