Technical Mastery & Analysis
•Year 8
•Cricket
•Store safely at side of playing area when not in use
Alternative: Rounders bats, tennis rackets for modified games
Ensure sufficient balls to avoid waiting time
Alternative: Windball or soft cricket balls for safety
Progress from tennis balls to windballs as confidence builds
Alternative: Foam balls for less confident students
Use plastic stumps for safety in small-sided games
Alternative: Cones or markers if stumps unavailable
Mark clear boundaries and activity areas
Alternative: Markers or chalk lines for boundaries
Create targets and goals for activities
Alternative: Chalk circles or rope circles
Ensure devices are protected and students know ICT rules
Alternative: Video camera or smartphone for technique analysis
A fielding technique where the fielder gets their whole body behind the ball, creating a long barrier with their leg to prevent the ball passing
A quick fielding technique for balls coming directly at the fielder, using hands and forearms to create a barrier
The technique of 'giving' with the hands when catching to absorb the ball's energy and prevent drops
Creating a clear visual target for the thrower by positioning hands and body correctly
The ability to coordinate visual input with hand movements to successfully catch or field a ball
The body's response to warming up including increased blood flow, muscle temperature, and flexibility
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, clear communication during games, following and giving instructions
Exercise physiology - muscle warming, blood flow, elasticity; Forces and motion in ball flight and catching
Using iPads for technique analysis, recording and reviewing performance footage
Measuring distances for activities, calculating success rates, angles of throwing and fielding positions
Teamwork and cooperation, dealing with pressure and competition, supporting others and building confidence
Move around perimeter to observe all groups, central position during demonstrations and discussions
Watch for correct technique development, positive peer interactions, safety awareness, and inclusion of all students
Step in immediately for safety concerns, poor technique that could become habitual, or exclusion of students
Use student demonstrations wherever possible, exaggerate key points for visibility, break down complex skills into steps, always emphasise safety
Minimum 40m x 30m outdoor area or large sports hall with clear boundaries
Level, dry surface free from holes, debris, or slippery patches that could cause slips
Immediate stop signal, assessment of injury, appropriate first aid, removal from activity if needed, contact with office if serious
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