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Depth Alley         
 
Tactical Focus:
Placement away from fielders
Pylons create a narrow 'alley' with four pylons on each side in line with each other creating lines of scoring across alley.
The batter stands at one end of the alley with fielders covering space inside the alley. One fielder is a pitcher.
Ball is pitched and the batter tries to hit the ball with a cricket bat down the alley to score points. The further the ball goes the more points are scored (first pylons=1 point, second=2 points, etc).
The batter gets six good pitches to get as many points as they can before players rotate.

Depending on tactical focus, you can change the field size. For exaggeration of width in covering/finding space, make the field wider and more shallow.
Create a no-go zone that is difficult to hit. Batter can attempt to hit this shot for extra points.

Fielders, how can you stop the batter from scoring points?
Batters, if the fielders are covering the near space, how can you reach the far space at the back?
Batters, how can you vary your use of shots to get more points?

Make alley to suit players. Can make more narrow if needed.
Scoops or gloves can be used to collect ball.
 
 
LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
Moderate
Difficult

 
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Participant Grouping
Five participants (one batter against four fielders)
 
Equipment
Pylons: 8
Bats: 1
Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): 1
 
 
Playing Area
Gymnasium
 
Safety
Make sure to use a soft ball for this game as the fielders are in a confined space.
 
Life Skills Development
Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills


After every rotation you had a new team of fielders. Why might it have been beneficial to discuss strategies each time?


How did you come a decision about how you would cover the space in the alley?


When you make decisions in your life, how can other people help you make the right choices?


What happens if another person makes a bad decision and expects you to do the same?

 
FUNdamental Skills
Manipulation Skills


Striking: a groundshot using a cricket bat


Preparation: hold bat vertically ("stand it up tall") with flat side facing bowler. Stand sideways to bowler, head in line with bat.


Execution: hit through (rather than under) the ball with straight arms as you step sideways for power.


Follow-through: flat side of bat should end up facing intended direction of ball