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F-2 3-4 5-6 SKILL GAME DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS Continuous

PHYSICAL A ball is underarm to a batter who hits the ball and runs between 2 . What to do LITERACY ELEMENTS The bowler can bowl at any time. A rolling and kicking alternative may be played. Bowler Play with groups of 6 or more. > The ball is bowled underarm from the marker. MOVING WITH EQUIPMENT

> The bowler can bowl whenever the ball is COORDINATION available. Batters > The batter must attempt to hit the ball after one bounce and, if successful, must to the other bin/ and back.

> Batters are out if they are or OBJECT MANIPULATION bowled out. > Once the batter is out, players rotate positions until everyone has had a go at , and fielding. Fielders > Return the ball to the bowler ready for the

next . STRATEGY AND PLANNING RULES > One point is scored for each run to the bin/ wicket and back. What you need

> markers and a marker to show AC:HPE CONTENT bowling distance DESCRIPTIONS > One bat and ball (choose to suit ability level LEARNING INTENTION of the group) ACPMP043 Continuous cricket is an age-old game that keeps players ACPMP045 > 2 bins for wickets (or alternatives) moving. The game develops fielding skills and encourages ACPMP061 > Options – batting tee, size 3–4 soccer ball. thoughtful placing of the ball by the batter. ACPMP063

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