IDEAS FOR PLAYING THE GAME Cricket from Playground to Test Arena www.ecb.co.uk ECB A5 8pp.indd 2 24/04/2014 15:53 KWIK CRICKET Kwik Cricket was originally launched If you do not already have a kit and in 1988. The equipment is made from would like to find out more about lightweight, durable plastic and is Kwik Cricket, visit designed specifically for use with children between the ages of 5 and 11. www.ecb.co.uk/ There are three different sizes of bat kwikcricket and the equipment has been constantly improved to meet the requirements of today’s children, teachers, coaches, young leaders, parents and other adults who help our future young cricketers. The emphasis on Kwik Cricket should always be on participation and enjoyment. In practice, any number of children can play, from 2 to 32. Simply adapt the game to your own particular environment in terms of time available and numbers playing. In this booklet we have suggested a number of game formats that can be adapted as necessary. 02 ECB A5 8pp.indd 3 24/04/2014 15:53 KWIK CRICKET CRICKET FOR SKILL AWARDS TEACHERS The Kwik Cricket Skill Awards Scheme AND COACH is in 3 parts, Bronze, Silver and Gold. The Awards test chidren’s catching, EDUCATION throwing, bowling and striking skills in a simple and easy-to-organise way. Cricket for Teachers: Primary They have also been designed to fit The workshop will help teachers, Key Stages 1 and 2 of the National teaching assistants, higher level teaching Curriculum. assistants and other adults supporting learning within schools to develop their For each level, there is a simple confidence and equip them with the instruction sheet to follow which you knowledge and understanding to teach will find in the Kwik Cricket Information cricket in PE and school sport. The Pack. Free Certificates are available for workshop will also explore how cricket each level and these can be ordered by can be promoted throughout the National using the form also included in the Pack. Curriculum and wider school life. Coaching in Schools Workshop Coaches play a critical role in the game of cricket. Coaching in primary schools is challenging and enormously rewarding role within the coaching pathway. This BRONZE SILVER workshop is designed to help coaches SKILL AWARD GOLD SKILL AWARD SKILL AWARD develop their understanding of high CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS This is to certify that CONGRATULATIONS This is to certify that quality characteristics of coaching in This is to certify that has reached the standard required to receive has reached the standard required to receive Kwik Cricket Silver Skill Award Kwik Cricket Bronze Skill Award has reached the standard required to receive schools. The workshop will also explore Kwik Cricket Gold Skill Award Alastair Cook Charlotte Edwards www.ecb.co.uk England Cricket Captain Alastair Cook England Women’s Cricket Captain Charlotte Edwards the National Curriculum and how coaches England Cricket Captain England Women’s Cricket Captain Alastair Cook England Cricket Captain Charlotte Edwards www.ecb.co.uk England Women’s Cricket Captain www.ecb.co.uk can support teachers. Teachers and coaches that wish to attend one of the courses / workshops above should contact: The ECB Coaches Association [email protected] ECB A5 8pp.indd 4 24/04/2014 15:53 LORD’S GAME Organisation Easier/Harder • Two teams of four or five per game • Play off a tee or drop feed or bowl • Set the game out as shown underarm as illustrated • Decrease/increase distances/targets • Each side has two innings of 10 • Give an extra run if the hit ball minutes batting time touches the ground before crossing • Fielding side choose a bowler - who the second line and two runs if it will bowl underarm touches before the first line • A ball hit between the two markers scores one run • Bonus runs may be scored: • One run for running to line one and back • Two runs for running to line two and back • Four runs if the ball goes over the boundary line Popping • Each batter faces six balls and crease scores are recorded • Batters can be out if: • they are bowled • hit wicket • a fielder catches the ball before Line One it bounces • a run is attempted and the fielder throws the ball to the wicket keeper (who catches it) before the batter re Line Two turns to the popping crease • All remaining balls for that batter are forfeited once the batter is out Minimum safe distance 10 metres 04 ECB A5 8pp.indd 5 24/04/2014 15:53 CONTINUOUS CRICKET Organisation Easier/Harder • Divide the class into groups of 10 or 12 • Decrease/increase: • Divide each group into two equal teams • the length of pitch • Set out the activity as shown • the size of the wicket • Each team bats for a set period • the distance between the cones of time (eg. eight minutes) and the wicket • Bowler bowls underarm from a Including disabled children minimum of 10 metres • Each bowler has six deliveries before • Vary distances batters need to cover being replaced • Reduce stumps • Batter has to run whether or not the • Have fewer fielders or have them ball is hit and may run more than once stand further back or further apart • The batter has to run around a cone • Use a larger ball (two are provided, one on each side, • Allow adapted or single-handed grip to cater for left-and right-handers) • Measure score by distance hit • Fielders throw the ball underarm back • Fielders work in pairs: one stopping, Popping to the bowler, as quickly as possible, one returning crease who bowls when ready • Batter may use a runner • The batter is out when bowled, caught or hit wicket, and the next batter moves Scorer/Umpire in quickly to take their place • A batter who is not out after Line One facing six balls must change with the next batter Off Side • The teams with most runs wins On/Leg Side Line Two • Batters take turns to umpire and keep score Minimum safe distance 10 metres Minimum safe distance 10 metres ECB A5 8pp.indd 6 24/04/2014 15:53 PAIRS CRICKET Organisation • No boundaries. Batters lose three runs each time they are bowled, caught, run • Divide the class into groups of eight out or hit wicket • Set out the activity as shown • Winners are the pair with most runs • Divide each group into pairs when every pair has batted • Pair one-two batters (who start with 20 runs) Easier/Harder • Pair three-one bowler and one WK • Pair three-two on/leg-side fielders • Decrease/increase distances • Pair four-two off-side fielders • Decrease/increase the size of the wicket the batter must defend • Batting team receives 12 balls • Introduce marked boundaries and • If a bowled ball passes outside either boundary scores. cone to the left and right of the wicket, a ‘wide’ is called-the batters receive Including disabled children one run and an extra ball is bowled • Use a lighter bat or ball • Pairs rotate to new roles after 12 good Minimum safe balls (wides do not count) distance 10 metres On/Leg Side Popping crease Off Side 12-15 metres Popping crease Minimum safe distance 10 metres On/Leg Side Popping crease 06 Off Side 12-15 metres ECB A5 8pp.indd 7 24/04/2014 15:53 Popping crease LISTED BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF WHAT YOUR COUNTY CRICKET DEVELOPMENT OFFICER CAN HELP YOU WITH: Primary schools Cricket clubs • Coaching visits to schools by qualified • Advice on Grant Aid, Sponsorship and ECB coaches (Who have attended the other funding schemes ECB Coaching in Schools Module) • Groundsmanship Courses • Assembly visits from appropriate • Facility improvement personnel • Coach education • Cricket for Teachers training course • Partnerships with schools for key stage 2 teachers • Umpire/scorer training • Advice on the quality and quantity of cricket equipment and play equipment • Equipment required • Competitions • Information on competitions (hardball • How to run an efficient junior section and softball) available for your school • Development planning to enter at year 5 and 6 • How to recruit, retain and reward • Resources to assist the delivery of volunteers the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2. • Guidance and support on how to set up after-school cricket clubs. CRICKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS • Provision of resources for Study Support centres (out of school hours CONTACT DETAILS CAN learning) BE DOWNLOADED FROM WWW.ECB.CO.UK • Advice on Grant Aid, sponsorship and other funding schemes. • Advice on establishing partnerships with local cricket clubs ECB A5 8pp.indd 8 24/04/2014 15:53 www.ecb.co.uk Kwik cricket is a great way to introduce kids to this great game, improve their skills and keep them fit and healthy. I’m delighted to add my support. Stuart Broad England Fast Bowler IDEAS FOR PLAYING THE GAME Cricket from Playground to Test Arena www.ecb.co.uk England and Wales Cricket Board Lord’s Cricket Ground, London NW8 8QZ Telephone +44 (0)20 7432 1200. Fax +44 (0)20 7286 5583 ECB A5 8pp.indd 1 24/04/2014 15:53.