Advanced Skills & Application
•Year 6
•Cricket
•Check balls are in good condition, no cracks or damage
Alternative: Tennis balls or incrediball for safety
Position 16 yards apart, check stumps are stable
Alternative: Plastic stumps or cones if proper wickets unavailable
Use for warm-up activity and marking creases
Alternative: Markers or chalk circles
For marking batting and bowling creases clearly
Alternative: Line marking spray or rope
A batting shot played to a short, wide ball on the off side, cutting it square to the boundary
A type of spin bowling where the ball spins from leg to off when bowled by a right-handed bowler
Extra runs scored when fielders' throws go past the stumps and aren't backed up
Understanding where to position yourself and when to move based on game situation
The side of the cricket field to the right of a right-handed batsman (opposite for left-handed)
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Calculating team scores, measuring pitch distances, angles of fielding positions and shot directions
Forces and motion in ball trajectory, spin and momentum, body mechanics in batting and bowling actions
Spatial awareness in field positioning, direction and compass points for shot placement
Teamwork and cooperation, leadership roles, resilience in competitive situations, respect for opponents and officials
Central position between two cricket pitches for maximum visibility of all students
Technical execution, tactical awareness, communication and safety throughout
Step in when students struggling with technique, unsafe play, or need tactical guidance
Use clear, exaggerated movements for all techniques. Emphasise foot positioning and timing for cut shots, wrist action for leg spin
Minimum 40m x 60m for two cricket pitches with adequate run-ups and fielding areas
Dry, even grass surface free from holes, debris or other hazards
Stop play immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, clear communication to emergency services if required
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