Skill Integration & Mastery
•Year 5
•Cricket
•Distributed among groups for activities
Alternative: Foam balls for beginners, rubber balls for outdoor use
Positioned at safe distances apart
Alternative: Traffic cones, plastic bottles with sand
Used for boundaries, targets, and safety zones
Alternative: Markers, bean bags
For warm-up activity identification
Alternative: Bean bags, soft balls
Set up at appropriate heights for Year 5
Alternative: Cones, skittles
A fielding technique where the fielder gets down on one knee to create a barrier with their body to stop the ball
The line that marks the safe area for batsmen and the line bowlers must not cross when delivering
The approach a bowler takes before delivering the ball to build momentum and accuracy
A batting stroke where the ball is hit straight back past the bowler
The batsman who is at the opposite end and not currently facing the bowler
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills through batting calls, vocabulary development, listening and following instructions
Scoring systems, angles for batting shots, distances for fielding positions, time management during rotations
Forces in bowling (momentum, trajectory), friction in fielding, physics of ball flight and bounce
Teamwork, resilience in competitive situations, fair play, supporting others' learning and development
Central position allowing oversight of all three stations, rotate to provide specific technical feedback
Technique development, safety awareness, tactical understanding, and peer cooperation
Step in for safety concerns, technique corrections, and tactical guidance during game phase
Use exaggerated movements to show techniques clearly, involve students in demonstrations, relate to professional cricket examples
Large outdoor area minimum 40m x 30m, or indoor hall with high ceiling for bowling practice
Even surface free from holes, debris, and wet patches that could cause slips
Clear stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, adult trained in sports injury response
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