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		Kick It Cricket

Tactical Focus:
Avoid Getting Out

	One team takes a “Fielding” position. The other team takes a “batting/kicking” position.
	Leader is designated pitcher, who pitches for both teams.
	Pitcher rolls the ball to the first kicker, who kicks it into the field.
	If the ball is caught before hitting the ground, kicker is out; otherwise the player runs to the point line.
	Fielding team tries to throw it back to the pitcher while the kicker is in motion.
	If the fielding team can pass it to the pitcher before the kicker reaches the point line, the kicker is out.
	The kicker runs back and forth between the point line and the home-base, as many times as possible to continue to score points.
	The kicker may decide to stay at the point line to avoid getting out.
	Points are scored when the kicker returns safely to the homebase.
	A new kicker comes up to bat when the home-base is free or when the kicker has scored five runs.
	The kicker always has to run, however players at the point line can choose to stay at the point line.
	Players who choose to stay at the point line do not get to bat again.
	Any player between point lines when the pitcher receives the ball back is out.
	Continue until all players have had a turn at bat.

	Everyone on the fielding team must catch and throw the ball to each other before throwing it back to the pitcher
	Use different forms of locomotion when running in between home base and point-line.
	Batter can hand-strike.
	Rather than just one pitcher to get players out, have more “out” players.
	Create “safety zones “such as hoops in-between the point zones.
	Strike the ball with a flat bat

	What affects the runners decision to run from or stay at the point line?
	Where the ball is on the field
	How quickly he/she feels they can get home safely
	This distance away from the pitcher the ball is kicked.

	Place cones or markers in the field to give the kicker a direction to aim for.
	The fielding team can roll or throw the ball to the pitcher.
	Modify the equipment: Use a Frisbee.
	Modify size and/or weight of ball. e.g., use balls which are slightly flat to slow the speed down.
	A partner can assist the kicker to run with him/her between the point line and home base.
	Modify size of playing area.

LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY

Moderate

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Participant Grouping

Two equal teams to a maximum of SIX people per team. Have multiple games going on at once if necessary to maximize participation.

Equipment

Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): 1 soft ball

Playing Area

Outdoors

Safety

Do not throw the ball at the runners


		Life Skills Development
		Coping and Self-Management Skills
		When kicking the ball into the outfield, how did you decide whether or not you would continue running to the point line?
		How did you feel when it was a risk to run to the next point line?
		When is it appropriate to take risks? When should you not take risks?
		Why do you think it is important to know when taking a risk is worth helping someone else out?
		What are possible consequences of taking risks for one's self? for others?


		FUNdamental Skills
		Locomotor
		Sprinting
		Preparation Phase: Hold arms in an L shape moving arms from hips to chin (choo-choo train motion).
		Execution Phase: Run tall with head over shoulders, shoulders over hips, hips over feet and tight abs (pretend your body is in the shape of a straight pencil leaning forward while running).
		Follow-Through Phase: Lower hips and bend knees while decelerating speed to come to a stop (almost into a sitting position).