Aim
Get the batting & Throwing basics correct for Grip, Stance, Movement while making the shot
Equipment Required
• Bat
• Tennis Ball
• Tee per pair
Activity Description
Station 1 – Tee Drive (Pairs)
Start batter one step behind the tee and encourage the batter to step as close as possible to the tee, with eyes on the ball. Contact is the major objective. Each batter has 6 hits before swapping with a partner.
Challenge 1: Batter hits towards the partner
Challenge 2: Batter hits towards the placed targets
Station 2 – Pairs Bowling (stationary)
In pairs, players on line A bowl from a stationary position to their partner on line B. Then players on line B bowl back to their partner also from a stationary position.
Challenge 1: Player from Side A should bowl to the corresponding player on side B
Challenge 2: Player from Side A should bowl to the corresponding player on side B counting how many times they can hit the stump
Station 3 – Underarm Target Throw
1) In pairs, players roll the ball and attempt to hit the stumps. Each time the stumps are missed the pair take 1 step forwards and each time the stumps are hit the pair take two steps backward. For advanced players alternate between left and right hands.
2) Have players grouped into pairs, with one ball per pair? Players form a circle with partners opposite each other and a set of stumps in the middle of the circle. Overarm throw at stumps between partners. Pair score 1 point every time they hit the stumps. The pair with the most hits wins.
Station 4 – Captain Ball Relay
Divide players into 2 – 3 groups to race against each other. The team lines up behind marker B with one player at marker
A. This player underarms the ball to the person at marker B. This player catches the ball and underarms it back, before kneeling on the ground. This continues until the last person catches the ball and they run to marker A, while the person on marker A runs to the front of the line at marker B. The first team to have all players as the leader is the winner.
