Techniques to Tactics
•Year 6
•Cricket
•Check bat sizes appropriate for students, ensure good condition
Alternative: Rounders bats, table tennis bats for smaller hands
Ensure wickets are stable and appropriate height
Alternative: Large cones, skittles, or chalk marks on walls
Use bright colours for clear visibility
Alternative: Markers, bibs, or natural boundaries
Ensure students understand scoring system being used
Alternative: Simple tally sheets, mental scoring for simpler games
Clear team identification for tactical discussions
Alternative: Different coloured PE shirts, arm bands
Strategies used to score runs or take wickets to win the game
The planned sequence of bowlers to maximise effectiveness
Choosing the appropriate batting stroke based on the ball and field
Strategic positioning of fielders to prevent runs or take catches
The current state of the match affecting tactical decisions
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills in tactical discussions, vocabulary development through cricket terminology, persuasive speaking in team presentations
Calculating run rates and required scoring, statistical analysis of bowling figures, geometry in field placements and angles
Forces in bowling and batting techniques, projectile motion of the ball, physics of spin bowling
Leadership development through captaincy, teamwork and collaboration, resilience in competitive situations, respect and fair play
Rotate between teams during tactical planning, position near wickets during gameplay for safety oversight, central position during skill demonstrations
Watch for tactical understanding in discussions, monitor skill execution under pressure, assess leadership and communication development
Step in if tactical discussions become unproductive, intervene if competitive pressure affects safety or sportsmanship, support students struggling with tactical concepts
Demonstrate tactical decision-making processes, show how to communicate tactics clearly, model positive competitive behaviour and sportsmanship
Minimum 30m x 20m clear space for cricket pitch with additional run-off areas, indoor hall or outdoor field suitable
Dry, even surface free from holes or debris, non-slip surface for safe running and diving
Stop play immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students remain safely engaged
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