Advanced Strategies & Team Play
•Year 5
•Cricket
•Check all bats are appropriate size for Year 5 students
Alternative: Rounders bats, tennis rackets for lighter option
Ensure balls are in good condition and appropriate for indoor/outdoor use
Alternative: Softball cricket balls, foam balls for safety
Set up wickets at regulation height for Year 5
Alternative: Cones with pool noodles, marker cones stacked
Create clear boundaries appropriate for space size
Alternative: Rope boundary, painted lines if permanent setup
Ensure scorers understand the scoring system
Alternative: Digital scoring apps on tablets, simple tally sheets
Available for students who need additional support
Alternative: Traffic cones with rubber tube attachments
Planned strategies used by teams to gain advantage during the game
The positioning of fielders to prevent runs and take wickets
Choosing the appropriate batting stroke based on ball delivery and field positioning
The current state of the match that influences tactical decisions
Systematic changing of bowlers and positions during the game
Assessing performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills development, tactical discussion and explanation, presentation of team strategies
Scoring calculations, statistics tracking, angles for batting shots, time management during overs
Forces and motion in ball flight, biomechanics of bowling action, physics of bat and ball impact
Field positioning and spatial awareness, reading angles and directions for tactical placement
Leadership development, teamwork and cooperation, resilience under pressure, respect and integrity
Circulate between both games during competitive play, position centrally during instruction phases for maximum visibility
Watch for tactical implementation, skill application under pressure, sportsmanship, and safety compliance throughout
Step in if tactics become too complex, if safety is compromised, or if sportsmanship standards drop during competition
Demonstrate tactical concepts clearly using visual aids, model positive sportsmanship throughout, show calm leadership during competitive pressure
Large outdoor space minimum 30m x 40m per game, or school hall with appropriate ceiling height
Level playing surface free from holes, debris, or slippery conditions
Stop play immediately on injury, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students continue safely away from incident
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