Lucy Gillett

Modified Games Portfolio for Cricket PHED 239- Module 4: High School Dr. Mangano 2/11/14

Table of Contents Name of Game Coaches Call Cricket Softball Throw Ball Caterpillar Cricket Drive Cricket Ultimate Cricket Page # 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 13-14

Name of Activity: Coaches Call Number of Players: For each game there will be 20 players. 5 on each team, 4 teams

Positions: There will be a bowler who pitches the ball a wicket keeper who acts as the catcher and then 3 outfield players. The batting team you will have two batters up at bat. Facility: This game is played on a soccer field Equipment: You will need 2 bats, 1 cricket ball, and 2 wickets Focus: The students will focus on strategy during this game Objectives: (P) Demonstrate the correct skill cues for each hit they have to do throughout the entire game. (NASPE 1; MA CF 2.17) (C) Explain the strategy of using each hit when asked to by the teacher (NASPE 2.25; MA CF 2) (A) Work well with their teammates during the game in order to complete the correct hits throughout the entire lesson. (NASPE 2.26; MA CF 2) Rules and Regulations: Each team executes the pull shot, front drive, and back foot attack in this game. The team that is fielding will have a pitcher that does a cricket pitch to the batter. Once the batter hits it the outfielders must get the ball and return it to the wicket keeper that will knock off the wickets in order to have the batters stop running. The object of the fielders is to knock the wickets off as fast as possible. For the batting team you will have the batter that is up at bat and then the runner up batter is at the wicket across from him ready to run. The batter looks to the coach who is third on deck to give him instruction. The team before the game will make up signals. One for the pull shot, one for the front drive and one for the back foot attack. The coach will call one of these signals and that is the hit that the batter must complete. Once the batter hits the ball he or she and the other batter will run back and forth between the wickets until the wicket is knocked off. They will total how many runs they got between the two of them and add it to their teams score. The students will rotate from coach to runner to batter and then to the end of the line. While they are waiting the students must cheer on their team. Once the students have completed a full rotation through their lineup they will switch to the outfield. There are no outs in this game. Safety Tips: Students should be aware of the batter and watch out for flying cricket balls. Be aware of your classmates will running to the ball Diagram:

Extensions: Down: An extension for this game would be for all of the outfielders to touch the ball before they can knock the wicket off. Up: Another one would be including outs in the game when the ball is caught and when the pitcher knocks the wickets off. Reference: This was a self made activity

Name of Activity: Cricket Softball Number of Players: There will be 20 players, 5 on each team, teams 4

Positions: Pitcher, catcher, outfielders and a batter Facility: This game is best played on a softball or baseball field but can be measured out and played on any field. Equipment: 1 Cricket bat, 1 cricket ball, 1 wicket Focus: The focus of this game is completing cricket batting. Objectives: (P) Demonstrate proper over hand pitching and use of the three batting skills with accuracy of the time throughout the entire game. (NASPE 2.17; MA CF 2) (C) Recognize the position of the outfielder ever time you are up at bat. (NASPE 2.25; MA CF 2) (A) Respect each classmate during the entire class by working together and communicating(NASPE 2.26; MA CF 2) Rules and Regulations: the teacher prior to class will split the two teams so that they are even, with 5 players per team. The wicket will be set up directly behind home plate. The outfielders will be spread out anywhere on the field however they would like to strategically. The pitcher uses a cricket throw to pitch to the batter. If the batter misses and the wickets are knocked off the batting team receives an out. If contact is made, the batter will run counter clockwise around the bases until the fielding team knocks the wickets off. The runner receives a point for every base they get to. The whole offense will bat and keep score of their runs. The foul balls are outside the first and third base line. Safety Tips: Watch out for fly balls and keep an eye out for the swinging of the bat. Be aware of your classmates in the outfield Diagram:

Extensions: Up: An extension for this game would be to have an underhand toss as the pitch to make it easier for the batter. Down: have the outfield switch positions every time they play the field . Reference: This is a self made activity

Name of Activity: Throw Ball Number of Players: There will be 20 players in this game, separated into four teams of 5. Positions: The positions for this game will be 1 batter, 1 pitcher, 1 catcher and 8 outfielders. Facility: This game is played outdoors on grass. The Pitchers mound is 15 ft from home plate.

Equipment: The equipment is two bases, one cricket ball. Focus: The focus of this game is throwing which is needed in the outfield during cricket. Objectives: (C) List the skill cues of catching a fly ball and a grounder when asked to by the teacher. (NASPE 2.17; MA CF 2) (P) Demonstrate proper fielding techniques with 90% accuracy throughout the entire game. (NASPE 2.17; MA CF 2) (A) Communicate with your teammates when fielding to avoid collisions throughout the entire lesson. (NASPE 2.27; MA CF 2) Rules and Regulations: The objective of Throw Ball is to score as many runs as you can before the defending team gets the ball back to their catcher at home plate. Each player has a turn to bat before the teams rotate. The batter starts with the ball. They must throw the ball wherever they want within the assigned boundaries. If the defense catches the ball it is not an out. Once the ball is thrown the batter must run to the pitchers mound and back as many times as they can before the ball is returned to the catcher. The score is counted based on how many bases the batter touches. Once the ball is thrown the fielders must all touch the ball. The ball must be passed between them using an overhand or underhand throw. Once they have all touched it they must return it to the catcher who will stand on home plate and yell, STOP. The batting team must keep track of their runs. Safety Tips: Watch out for fly balls and objects outside the boundaries if you are running for a ball. Be aware of your surroundings at all times Diagram: S Home Plate Pitchers Mound S S S S

Extensions: Down: One extension would be to use a tennis ball so that it is easier to throw. Up: have outs, so if the ball is caught the batter is out. Reference: This was a self made activity

Name of Activity: Caterpillar Cricket (Team Games) Number of Players: 20 Players split up into 4 teams of 5. There will be two games played at the same time. Positions: Outfielders and one batter Facility: This game is played on an open field. Equipment: 7 cones, a tee, a ball and a set of wickets.

Focus: The focus of this game is teamwork and striking. (Team Games) Objectives: (C) List the 3 skill cues of a drive correctly when ask to by your teacher. (NASPE 2.17; MA CF 2) (P) Demonstrate a proper drive by following through on your swing on all of your times at bat throughout the entire game.(NASPE 2.17, MA CF 2) (A) Communicate well with your teammates while in the field by yelling, got it when you are fielding the ball. (NASPE 2.27; MA CF 2) Rules and Regulations: The outfielders are in their own space behind the target line. The batter is up at bat. The batter hits the ball off of a tee over the target line. Once they hit the ball they begin running around the bases as shown in the diagram. They must run around the bases until the outfielders have knocked off the wickets. They will do this by fielding the ball, once they get it they must line up in a straight line and pass the ball over head until they have all touched it. When they do the last person with the ball will run over and knock off the wickets. Once everyone has batted the batters will add up how many times they all got around the cones and then they will switch places with the outfielders. (Team Games) Safety Tips: Be aware of the ball at all times. Watch out for your surroundings, do not run into your teammates while in the outfield. Diagram:

Extensions: Up: Increase the size of the box that the batter has to run around. Down: Have the teacher serve the ball to the student. Reference: Team games. Retrieved from http://www.cricketamerica.com/pdf/6_TeamGames.pdf

Name of Activity: Drive Cricket Number of Players: 20 players separated into 4 equal teams of five by the teachers based on the students skill level prior to class. There will be two games at one time. Positions: There will be one pitcher, one batter, one catcher and 8 fielders. Facility: This is played on an open field. Equipment: The equipment that is needed is two bases, one bat, one ball and two cones. Focus: The focus of this game is for the students to work on their drive hit. Objectives:

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(C) List the skill cues for a drive when asked by the teacher (NASPE 2.17; MA CF 2) (P) Demonstrate an accurate drive through the target with 90% accuracy throughout the entire game. (NASPE 2.17; MA CF 2) (A) Communicate well with your teammates by yelling, got it in order to avoid collisions. (NASPE 2.27; MA CF 7) Rules and Regulations: The pitcher pitches the ball to the batter. The batter must hit the ball through the target marked off with two cones. The outfielders job is to not allow the ball to cross over that marked off line. (As shown in the diagram.) If the ball gets passed the line the batting team receives one point. Also, once the batter hits they must run down to the pitcher cross their bat over the line and get back to their bases before the fielders field the ball back to their pitcher in order to receive an additional point. The most points you can get per batter is two. The teams record their points and rotate once each batter has batted once. (Mitchell, Oslin, Griffin, 2013) Safety Tips: Watch out for fly balls. If you are on the batting team, be aware of the batter and any balls that may ricochet behind him or her. Diagram:

Extensions: Down: One extension would be to add more than one target line. Up: have all the fielders touch the ball before they can return it to their pitcher. Reference: Mitchell, S., Oslin, J., & Griffin, L. (2013). Teaching sport concepts and skills. (3rd ed.). United States: Human Kinetics

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Name of Activity: Ultimate Fielding (Coaching Cricket) Number of Players: 20 players separated by the teacher based on skill into four equal teams of five. There will be two games played Positions: There are no assigned positions in this game Facility: An indoor gym or any outdoor surface would be okay for this game. The dimensions should be about the size of a basketball court. (94 ft x 50 ft) Equipment: 1 cricket ball or tennis ball. 2 wickets and 10 pinnies. Focus: The focus of this game is to practice throwing for the fielders. Objectives: (C) List the skill cues of an overhand throw when asked to by the teacher. ( NASPE 2.17; MA

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CF 2) (P) Demonstrate an acurate drive with 90% accuracy throughout the entire lesson(NASPE 2.17; MA CF 2) (A) Communicate with your teammates to let them know that you are open and ready to catch the ball ( NASPE 2.27; MA CF 7) Rules and Regulations: One team of 10 wears pinnies and starts with the ball. The aim is to throw the ball overhand or underhand between your teammates. When you have the ball you are not allowed to move, you may only throw the ball to another one of your teammates. If your teammate does not catch the ball it is a turnover and the other team gains the ball. Also if the ball goes outside the boundaries it is the other teams ball. The object of the ball is to pass it between your team and knock the wickets, located at both ends of the court, off their stand. (Coaching Cricket) Safety Tips: Be aware of your personal space while trying to get the ball Keep your eyes on the ball at all times Diagram:

Extensions: Down: allow three steps with the ball. Up: the defensive team could be rewarded with a point every time they intercept a shot. Reference: Coaching cricket. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://fulltext.ausport.gov.au/fulltext/1997/nsw/cricket_res_teach.pdf

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