Cricket
Year 3

           Teams:

• Cricket is played between two teams, with each team consisting of 11 players.
• One team bats while the other bowls and fields.

           Innings:

• A cricket match consists of two innings, one for each team.
• Each inning is further divided into overs.

           Overs:

• An over is a set of six legal deliveries (balls) bowled by a bowler from one end of the pitch to a batsman at the other end.
• After every over, the bowler changes.

           Scoring:

• Each point/score is called a ‘run’.
• There are several ways to score runs in cricket:
• - Batsmen can score runs by running between the wickets.
• - If a batsman hits the ball and it crosses the boundary without bouncing, they score 6 runs (without physically having to run).
• - If a batsman hits the ball and it hits the ground then crosses the boundary, they score 4 runs (without physically having to run).
• - If the bowler delivers a ball that is too wide for the batsman to play a shot at (a ‘wide’) the batting team is awarded 1 run.
• - If the bowler delivers a ball in a way that is against the rules (a ‘no-ball’) the batting team is awarded 1 run.

           Batting:

• The batting team's objective is to score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets or hitting boundaries (as above).
• Batsmen protect their wickets, and they can be dismissed by being bowled, caught, or run out.

           Bowling:

• The bowling team's objective is to dismiss the batsmen and limit their scoring.
• Bowlers aim to get batsmen out by delivering the ball in such a way that it hits the wickets (bowled), gets caught by fielders, or results in a run-out.

           Fielding:

• The fielding team tries to prevent the batting team from scoring runs by stopping the ball, fielding it, and returning it to the wicketkeeper or bowler.
• Fielders can also try to run out batsmen.

           Wickets:

• Each team has two wickets (a set of three stumps and two bails) at each end of the pitch.
• Batsmen stand in front of these wickets to protect them.

           Umpires:

• Umpires are responsible for enforcing the rules, making decisions on dismissals, and ensuring fair play during the game.

           Formats / Variations of the Game:

• Cricket is played in various formats, including Test cricket (which can last up to five days), One Day Internationals (ODIs, with 50 overs per inning), and Twenty20 (T20, with 20 overs per inning). Each format has its own set of rules and strategies.
• Many youth teams play a version of the game called ‘kwik cricket’…

         Kwik Cricket:

• Kwik Cricket is specifically tailored for children up to the age of 11.
• Kwik Cricket teams have eight players (both girls and boys) and bat for eight overs.
• Games are played with a plastic bat and ball.
• More details of Kwik Cricket can be found online.

In Lower Key Stage 2 Cricket lessons, children should continue to develop control of the bat and ball, knowing how to throw and catch over an increasing distance, and hit the ball with the correct technique. Children should improve consistency and accuracy of skills when competing against themselves and against others. Our Year 3 Cricket lesson plans help children understand rules of the game and discuss tactics in game situations for both striking and fielding.

Cricket lessons play an important role in primary school PE.  They provide opportunities for children to develop a broader range of skills, in particular manipulation skills such as throwing, catching, gathering and intercepting – at speed and with accuracy. Cricket lessons also give children a chance to participate in competitive games, using basic skills and knowledge to make it difficult for the opposition. Primary School Cricket is also great for promoting communication and collaboration between peers and understanding what is needed to improve a performance.

All lesson plans from PE Planning are created by PE Specialists. Each set of plans includes all resources required to deliver a complete Unit of Work.  There's full guidance, with illustrations, and you can choose to download either a quick reference plan or a full lesson plan. Our Year 3 Cricket lesson plans follow the National Curriculum and allow you to deliver fun, engaging and rewarding Cricket lessons to your Year 3 pupils.  Best of all, our Cricket plans are quick and easy to download and follow, making your life easier!