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This unit systematically builds cricket expertise through the core triumvirate of bowling, batting, and fielding, with each skill developed in isolation before integration into game situations. Year 5 students progress from basic accuracy challenges to strategic decision-making, developing both technical competence and tactical awareness that forms the foundation for competitive cricket play.

Lessons in This Unit

8 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Throwing & Catching Skills
56 min

Big Question:

How can precise throwing and reliable catching become the foundation of successful cricket fielding?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop accurate overarm throwing technique using correct stance and follow-through
  • • To improve catching skills with consistent technique under varying pressure

Lesson 2

Underarm Bowling Accuracy
45 min

Big Question:

How can we develop accuracy in underarm bowling to become effective cricket players?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop consistent underarm bowling technique
  • • To improve accuracy when bowling at targets

Lesson 3

Batting Accuracy Basics
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use batting technique to control where the ball goes and score runs effectively?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop consistent batting technique with correct grip, stance and swing
  • • To strike bowled balls with increasing accuracy and control

Lesson 4

Catching Skills Development
1h 1min

Big Question:

How can we become reliable catchers who help our team succeed in cricket?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop close catching techniques with control and consistency
  • • To master deep catching skills using proper positioning and hand placement

Lesson 5

Overarm Bowling Technique
45 min

Big Question:

How can I use the overarm bowling technique to become a strategic and accurate bowler in cricket?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop correct overarm bowling technique with consistent accuracy
  • • To understand tactical bowling placement and wicket targeting

Lesson 6

Defensive and Driving Techniques
45 min

Big Question:

How can different batting techniques help you control the game and protect your wicket?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop defensive batting technique with controlled downward strikes
  • • To master driving technique for attacking shots and scoring runs

Lesson 7

Advanced Fielding Techniques
1h 4min

Big Question:

How can we use different fielding techniques to prevent batters from scoring runs?

Key Objectives:

  • • To master a variety of fielding techniques including overarm throwing, two-handed pick up, and ball retrieval
  • • To apply fielding techniques strategically within game situations

Lesson 8

Long and Short Barriers in Cricket
45 min

Big Question:

How can we master fielding barriers to become unstoppable cricket defenders?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop accurate long and short barrier fielding techniques
  • • To apply fielding barriers effectively in game situations