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This unit develops Year 6 students into confident cricket players who can execute advanced techniques under pressure and apply tactical thinking in competitive situations. The emphasis is on integrating technical skills with game intelligence, preparing students for secondary school cricket whilst fostering teamwork and strategic thinking. Through progressive skill development and authentic match scenarios, students learn to adapt their techniques based on game situations and communicate effectively as part of a cricket team.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Throwing & Catching Under Pressure
1h

Big Question:

How can we maintain accurate throwing and catching skills when under pressure in game situations?

Key Objectives:

  • • To catch consistently well under pressure using correct technique
  • • To throw accurately using overarm technique with proper body positioning

Lesson 2

Pull Shot and Bowling Accuracy
1h

Big Question:

How can we use advanced cricket techniques to gain advantage in match situations?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop the pull shot technique for short deliveries to the leg side
  • • To improve bowling accuracy with correct technique and run-up

Lesson 3

Fielding & Running Techniques
1h

Big Question:

How can we use advanced fielding techniques and tactical communication to dominate in cricket?

Key Objectives:

  • • Perform a range of fielding techniques confidently and consistently including long barrier and catching
  • • Bowl with a controlled run-up maintaining accuracy and follow-through

Lesson 4

Integrating Cricket Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can we combine bowling accuracy, fielding agility and batting footwork to play effective cricket?

Key Objectives:

  • • To bowl with consistent accuracy and length using a run-up approach
  • • To demonstrate quick and efficient one-handed ball collection techniques

Lesson 5

Square Cut & Tactical Fielding
1h

Big Question:

How can we use different batting shots and tactical fielding to outplay our opponents in cricket?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop the square cut shot technique for scoring runs to the off side
  • • Demonstrate tactical awareness as fielders through positioning and communication

Lesson 6

Competitive Cricket Performance
1h

Big Question:

How can we demonstrate tactical awareness and teamwork to perform successfully in competitive cricket situations?

Key Objectives:

  • • To link cricket skills effectively in competitive game situations
  • • To demonstrate tactical awareness in batting, bowling and fielding