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This unit develops Year 6 students as thinking cricketers who understand the tactical dimensions of the game. Moving beyond basic skills, students learn to make strategic decisions about shot selection, bowling placement, and fielding positions. The emphasis on accuracy and control in all disciplines helps students appreciate cricket as a game of precision and planning, preparing them for more complex gameplay situations.

Lessons in This Unit

8 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Throwing & Catching Skills
1h 1min

Big Question:

How can mastering throwing accuracy and catching consistency help us become better cricket players and team communicators?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop and refine overarm throwing accuracy with consistent technique
  • • To improve catching skills under pressure and in game situations

Lesson 2

Underarm Bowling Accuracy
45 min

Big Question:

How can precise underarm bowling technique help us control the game and create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop accurate underarm bowling technique with consistent ball placement
  • • To improve fielding speed and accuracy when returning the ball

Lesson 3

Batting Accuracy & Control
45 min

Big Question:

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

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop consistent batting accuracy through proper grip, stance and swing technique
  • • To learn directional batting skills to place the ball away from fielders

Lesson 4

Catching Skills Development
45 min

Big Question:

How can we master different catching techniques to become more effective cricket fielders?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop close catching skills with accuracy and consistency under pressure
  • • To master deep catching techniques for fielding situations

Lesson 5

Overarm Bowling Technique
45 min

Big Question:

How can I use precise technique and tactical thinking to become an effective bowler and fielder?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop overarm bowling technique with accuracy and consistency
  • • To apply tactical fielding skills to prevent scoring

Lesson 6

Hitting Techniques: Defence & Drive
1h 3min

Big Question:

How can different cricket shots help you control the game and score runs strategically?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop and apply defensive and driving hitting techniques in cricket
  • • To understand when to use different batting shots tactically

Lesson 7

Advanced Fielding Techniques
1h 10min

Big Question:

How can strategic fielding positions and quick reactions turn defence into attack in cricket?

Key Objectives:

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

Lesson 8

Long and Short Barriers
45 min

Big Question:

How can mastering different fielding barriers help us become tactical cricketers?

Key Objectives:

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