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This unit systematically builds cricket competence by developing the four core disciplines - throwing and catching, batting, fielding, and bowling - before synthesising them in match scenarios. Students transition from isolated skill development under pressure to integrated game application, developing both technical proficiency and tactical awareness. The progressive structure ensures all students build confidence whilst developing the transferable skills needed for competitive cricket performance.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Throwing & Catching Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can we maintain accurate throwing and catching when under pressure from opponents and time constraints?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop consistent catching technique under pressure situations
  • • Master accurate overarm and underarm throwing techniques

Lesson 2

Pull Shot & Drive Techniques
1h

Big Question:

How can mastering different batting shots help you control where the ball goes in cricket?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop correct grip, stance and striking technique for pull shot and straight drive
  • • Demonstrate reflective skills and ability to recognise success in self and others

Lesson 3

Fielding & Ball Handling
1h 17min

Big Question:

How can we become more effective fielders to help our team win?

Key Objectives:

  • • Understand why they need to warm up and demonstrate specific ways
  • • Describe and demonstrate several fielding techniques including long and short barriers

Lesson 4

Bowling Technique and Forward Drive
1h 2min

Big Question:

How can mastering the coiled bowling technique and forward drive transform your cricket performance from amateur to competitive level?

Key Objectives:

  • • Describe and demonstrate the coiled bowling technique with accurate line and length
  • • Perform and evaluate the forward drive stroke with proper body mechanics

Lesson 5

Core Cricket Skills Circuit
1h

Big Question:

How can we develop cricket skills that transfer from practice to match situations?

Key Objectives:

  • • To describe how to perform a number of core skills in cricket with correct technical terminology
  • • To perform batting, bowling, fielding and catching skills using appropriate technique

Lesson 6

Skills Assessment & Game Play
1h

Big Question:

How can we demonstrate and self-assess our cricket skills to show progression and identify areas for improvement?

Key Objectives:

  • • To describe the core skills needed for success in cricket including bowling and batting techniques
  • • To demonstrate bowling and batting skills with developing technique in game situations