KANGA
CRICKET INTRODUCTION
The Kanga Cricket lesson package has been devised by
It provides a comprehensive program for the enjoyment
of boys and girls at primary school level and plays an important role in
development of Junior Cricket in the province.
The following lesson plans are designed to develop a
positive attitude by children toward sport and specifically cricket.
There are 6 lessons
concentrating on 2 skills per section.
1.
Basic Bowling
and Pull Shot
2.
Catching and
3.
Fielding and
Throwing
4.
Revision Bowling
and From Foot Drive (i.e. Drop Ball)
5.
Catching and
Pull Shot
6.
Running between
wickets and Pick up and Throw
In addition several modified
minor games are included. The modified games are designed to give students the
opportunity to put into practice the skills learnt, maximizing participation
and proving equal opportunity.
Recommended Lesson Format
1.
Warm Up 5-10 mins.
2.
Skill Drills 15-20 mins.
3. Modified Games 20-25 mins.
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The well researched and specially produced Kanga Cricket equipment has been designed specifically for use by schools. This assists both teachers and students to obtain the maximum benefits and organizational flexibility in implementing these activities. |
Standard
cricket equipment can be order through
Balls: A tennis Ball or a specially designed soft ball
which has similar characteristics to a hard ball, yet eliminates the need for
protective equipment and reduces the likelihood of injury.
Bats: Lightweight moduled
plastics bats – (small & medium in sizes).
Stumps:
Plastic, easy to
assemble, pull apart and pack. Can also be used with the batting T’s for pull,
hook and cut shots. Base can be filled with water.
Most activities will
basically require one piece of equipment per every two participants.
More Specifically:
Warm-ups: One ball per student
Bowling/Throwing Drills: One ball, one marker, one set of stumps per pair.
Batting Drills: A maximum of one bat, two markers, one ball and one
batting