This unit develops Year 4 students' understanding of cricket as a strategic game where batting, bowling, and fielding skills must work together. Rather than treating cricket as a single activity, students explore each role separately before integrating skills in game contexts. The emphasis on technique, partnership working, and tactical awareness prepares students for modified cricket games whilst building confidence in this traditionally complex sport.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Directing Shots and Batting Stance
1h

Big Question:

How can we control where the cricket ball goes when we hit it?

Key Objectives:

  • Begin to direct shots with some accuracy using proper batting stance
  • Use the basic batting stance effectively to hit the ball in different directions

Lesson 2

Running Between the Wickets
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work as a batting partnership to score runs safely and effectively?

Key Objectives:

  • To anticipate when to run to score singles in cricket
  • To work effectively with a partner to score runs between wickets

Lesson 3

Intercepting with One Hand
1h

Big Question:

How can we become skilful fielders who can stop the ball and prevent runs?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop the technique of intercepting a moving ball with one hand
  • To apply intercepting skills in game situations to stop runs

Lesson 4

Overarm Bowling Technique
1h

Big Question:

How can we use overarm bowling to make it harder for batters to score runs?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop and demonstrate overarm bowling technique from a stationary position
  • To apply overarm bowling skills effectively in game situations

Lesson 5

Pull Shot Technique and Application
1h

Big Question:

How can mastering the pull shot give batters an advantage when facing short-pitched bowling?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop proper technique for executing the pull shot in cricket
  • To apply the pull shot effectively in game situations

Lesson 6

Bowling & Fielding Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can we combine accurate bowling with quick fielding to control the game?

Key Objectives:

  • Use overarm bowling in a game situation with some consistency
  • Effectively stop a bouncing ground ball using correct technique