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Cricket in Physical Education

Cricket is one of the most popular and exciting sports in the modern world. The game of Cricket originated in England. According to Wizdon (Bible of Cricket), Cricket was described for the first time in 1300 AD. Cricket was played among England cowboys. It is proved by the diary of Edward First of England. According to him, Cricket was played in Navendon of Kent during 1300 A.D. During that time, a hole dug in the ground was used instead of wickets, and bowlers used to make the ball enter in that hole.

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The first cricket match was played in 1709 between the teams of London and Kent. The golden era of Cricket emerged in 1760, when the first England Cricket Club, namely Hembuldon club, was formed. In 1787 MCC (Melbourne Cricket Club) was constituted. The first test match was played in 1877 between Australia and England in Melbourne. Australia won it. The imperial cricket conference was formed in 1909. It was changed to ICC in 1965. First, a day match was played on January 5, 1971. Britishers are credited with introducing Cricket in India. In 1792 (Now Kolkata) Calcutta cricket club was formed. India played its first test match in 1932 against England. Cricket World Cup was introduced in the year 1975 in England.

1. Players : (i) Cricket is played among two teams and each team has 11 players. (ii)Match is always started by toss and captain of each team announces the names of players before the toss. 2. Extra players : An extra player can replace the nominated player in a game if the player gets ill or for some other reasons, but with prior permission of umpire. Umpire may permit extra player to : (i) Field if nominated gets injured, (ii) Run if the batsman gets injured If a player leaves the ground to change his shoes or clothing, extra player would not replace that player. Extra player can’t do batting, bowling or wicket keeping.

• 1. Captain of batting team may declare the inning closed at any time during the match.
• 2. 6 balls are bowled in an over. “No ball” and wide balls are not counted in an over.
• 3. If a fielder catches the ball, before it hits the ground after a stroke, then the batsman will be out provided that the fielder is inside the boundary line.
• 4. Rule of three power play has been introduced to replace the field restrictions for 15 overs.
• 5. If a player takes more than 2 minutes to reach the crease after a batsman is declared out, he will be declared as out.
• 6. A player who is found handling the ball will be declared out.
• 7. Inner edge of the boundary line is considered as the end of boundary line.
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Viva Questions on Cricket as Sports

What is mcc.

Melbourne Cricket Club.

What is no ball in cricket?

When a ball is not delivered according to the rules, then it is declared as no ball by the umpire.

What is LBW in Cricket game?

Leg Before Wicket.

What is the length of cricket pitch?

22 yards (20.12 m)

What is the height of stumps?

28 inch above the ground.

What is the colour of cricket ball in day and night matches?

Red and white.

What do you mean by seam?

The aroused part with stiches on the ball is called seam.

What is the length of bowling crease?

The length of bowling crease is 8 feet 8 inches.

What is the maximum time limit for a new batsman to come on the ground?

The time limit is only 2 minutes,in case of a twenty-20 match it is 90 seconds.

What is gully?

The position on off side fielding between slip and point is called gully.

What do you men by sitter?

The term sitter is used for a very easy catch.

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How to Teach the Essential Skills of Cricket

Having a shot at teaching cricket for your Physical Education class?  Cricket is a great sport to teach students.  It develops great hand-eye coordination and ball handling skills and it involved skills such as hitting, running, “bowling” and throwing.  Take your P.E. class to the next level by incorporating this sport.  You will be giving your students experience in developing a certain skill set and create a fun, engaging class.

- Stand side on to the batsmen/wickets with your dominant hand at

   the back. - Hold the ball with both hands under your chin and turn your head

   sideways to face the batsmen/target - Rock back and forth transferring weight from the front foot to the

   back foot in a smooth consistent motion - Now as you rock back extend your back arm and when you rock forward let your front arm extend and pull down and your back arm comes over your head and releases the ball in the direction of the batsmen

- Stand about 4 metres back from a concrete wall and hit a tennis ball into

   the wall. When the ball rebounds hit it again - When hitting face side on to the wall, feet shoulder width apart, bat lifted

    ready to hit the ball. As you hit the ball keep your front elbow up and hit

    s traight through the ball so it bounces once before hitting the wall

- Try to hit the ball as many times as possible before you lose control and you

    can even compete against your friends to see who can get the highest

    number of hits - As you improve try using a golf ball to increase the difficulty

- Place two balls on the ground 3 metres in front of a wall - Pick up the first ball throw it at the wall, clap your hands and the catch the ball with two hands as it rebounds off the wall - Then place the ball back on the ground, run to a marker behind you 10 metres away from the wall and run back to the second ball - Pick up the second ball throw it at the wall, clap your hands and

   catch the ball with one hand - Place the ball on the ground, run back to the 10-metre marker

   and return to the first ball, and repeat - Aim to increase speed and go as many times as you can

   without dropping the ball - You can also practice catching with your non-dominant hand

    at the second ball station

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Teaching Cricket in Primary Schools

By Mim Telfer

Breaking Boundaries: Teaching Cricket in Primary Schools

As summer fast approaches (hopefully bringing the sunny weather with it), so do the ‘summer sports’ in PE. Traditionally, these are activities such as athletics, tennis, rounders and cricket. Each of these activities comes with different challenges when teaching in primary schools. However, primary school teachers often see cricket as the most daunting of all these summer sports.

Cricket is often seen as a very technical, elitist, and complex sport, requiring a high level of teacher expertise to deliver. It is also viewed as needing an extensive amount of kit and a large amount of space to play. These factors mean many schools avoid putting cricket on their curriculum in favour of other activities.

I will use my experience of teaching primary school PE and coaching cricket for over ten years to try and dispel some of the myths by giving you 5 tips for teaching cricket in primary PE lessons.

1) Lots of the ‘right’ type of equipment

One of the common misconceptions about cricket is the need for expensive and specialised equipment. Whilst this may be the case in the club game, it is not in primary schools. All you need to deliver cricket in your school are some ‘Kwik cricket’ sets. These sets of plastic bats, balls, and wickets are lightweight, safe, easy to use and designed specifically for primary-aged children.

If possible, try to have a range of different-sized bats available for children to choose from. Tennis rackets and paddle bats are also great to use as they have a larger surface areas to strike with, leading to more success when hitting. You can also use tennis balls, as they are a good mix of soft and bouncy, perfect for kwik cricket!

Another challenge teachers face when teaching cricket is the lack of space. Although this issue can apply to many different activities, cricket is commonly seen as being played on a field over a large area.

However, cricket can be played in various settings, from playgrounds to gyms or even smaller indoor areas. Thinking carefully about the focus for the activity and adapting it to fit in a smaller space makes it achievable in a primary school setting. For example, if working on batting or bowling, organising the batter or bowler within a circle and sending the ball outwards means more children can practise a skill safely at the same time.

3) Objective focus

Cricket is often seen as a complicated game involving many specialised skills. Deciding what to teach can be very difficult, as the skills often seem interlinked, making it hard to know where to start.

To help overcome this, it is essential to be very clear about which skill the lesson’s focus is and ensure that the children have plenty of opportunities to practice and improve that skill. For example, if the focus of a session is batting, then how the ball is fed to a batter does not matter. It can be overarm, underarm or off a cone or tee. The main priority is that the batter has plenty of opportunities to hit the ball, as that is the focus.

4) Technique vs success

Cricket can be an incredibly technical game, which is a major contributor to why many teachers do not want to teach it. However, this does not have to be the case. Teaching cricket in primary schools starts with talking about the fundamental skills. These are throwing, catching and striking.

Securing these three skills will allow the children to experiment with different shots, bowling styles, and fielding techniques without fear of failure. When introducing a new skill, limit the number of teaching points needed to complete the skill to 3 or 4. Ultimately, it is about striking the right balance between teaching technique and fostering enjoyment for the game.

5) Small-sided cricket games

A typical view of teaching cricket in primary schools is that there is a lot of standing around, waiting for something to happen! This isn’t the case and shouldn’t be so in your PE lessons. The best way to engage pupils and keep them active during cricket lessons is to have a small group size in any activity or game.

Having smaller numbers makes rotating between different roles quicker and easier, meaning children aren’t waiting for ages to have a go at bowling or batting. They will also be more likely to field a ball as there are fewer fielders. Playing small games not only makes cricket more accessible but also promotes inclusivity and active participation among children.

In conclusion, teaching cricket in primary schools doesn’t have to be intimidating. Nobody expects the children to be test-match players by the end of the unit. Primary cricket is about learning the basics of bowling, batting, and fielding. Using the tips in this blog, you can inspire a new generation of cricket enthusiasts and break down the barriers that may have once stood in the way.  For more information on how to adapt and differentiate your PE lessons, check out our blog on the STEP principle in PE.

This is the first in a series of blog posts I will share about teaching primary PE lessons with practical hints and tips for all teachers.

All the best,

About Mim Telfer

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• Split the kids into two even teams.
• One team is at bat, and one team is in the field.
• The pitcher stands inside the hula hoop (or circle), with the ball.
• The back-catcher stands to one side of the bin (behind the batter and to the side).
• The first person to step up to bat stands in front of the large bin and prepares to hit over home plate.
• The pitcher MUST bounce the ball when they pitch it.
• If the pitcher HITS the bin, then the batter is out.
• If the pitcher BOUNCES THE BALL INTO THE BIN, then everyone is out and the teams switch positions.
• If the batter hits the ball, then he must run to the other end of the gym, touch the wall, run back and give the bat to the next batter.
• The game never stops, so if the batter hits the ball, the fielders’ job is to get the ball back to the pitcher as quickly as they can so that he can try and bounce the ball into the bin to get everyone out OR hit the bin to get the runner out.
• The team at-bat only gets a point if their batter can make it to the wall, touch it, and make it back to touch homeplate.
• Now here is the tricky part: If the team at bat is too slow in switching batters, there could be a whole bunch of people out before they even get a chance to hit!
• For example, if the first kid makes it back, and starts to hand the bat to the next kid, but the fielders were really quick in getting the ball back to their pitcher, and the pitcher hits the bin while the two kids are exchanging bats, then the batter is out! Then, if the back-catcher throws the ball back to the pitcher and the pitcher hits the bin again, then the next batter is out…etc.
• So the kids must exchange the bat quickly, as THERE IS NO STOP IN THE GAME!!! This will be the teacher’s job to keep this part working. There is a learning curve here, but once the kids get it they love it!
• Play with 5 outs before you switch (unless the pitcher gets it into the bin of course).
• Remind the pitchers that the ball MUST bounce and cannot be rolled! They have to be trying to hit the bin, or get it into the bin, each time.

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