Smash 45 | Haukuru Wha Tekau Ma Rima
Time
10 minutes
Skill focus
Batting
Bowling
Running
Throwing
Complexity
Group size
Large
Each Smashie has their own ball and makes their way around a skills circuit. Points are scored for different movements and activities. Incorporate races and relays for an extra challenge.
Setup, Equipment & Instructions
- Use a variety of equipment to create a skills circuit.
- All Smashies have their own ball and make their way around the circuit at their own pace.
- Get creative and include a range of cricket skills and movement styles.
- Introduce a points element for each part of the circuit (e.g. 1 point per catch, 1 point per target hit, 1 point per hurdle jumped).
Example course:
1. Fundamental Movement Skills – Jump or hop over hurdles.
2. Batting – Using your bat, dribble around the wickets.
3. Catching – Take 5 clap catches.
4. Throwing – Throw at the target.
5. Batting – Hit at the target.
6. Fundamental Movement Skills – Weave through the wickets.
7. Bowling – Bowl at the target.
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