Smash Play youth-rangatahi

Smash Play youth-rangatahi is cricket for secondary school aged players (13 – 18 year olds). It provides options to play as a team, with a couple of friends or simply challenge yourself. Cricket is no longer just 11 vs 11. It’s all about the challenge, self-improvement and having fun with your friends.
Battle Ring | Hui te Marama
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Batting
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Bowling
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Fielding
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Running Between the Wickets
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Cricket Pitch
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Outdoor Space
Teams compete against each other to score as many runs as possible. Focusing on finding gaps, Battle Ring builds awareness and strategy.
Keeper Challenge | Turuki Turuki
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Batting
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Bowling
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Wicketkeeping
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Cricket Nets
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Cricket Pitch
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
Bring wicketkeeping into play. Focus on soft and quick hands to create stumping chances. Bowling, batting, wicketkeeping, a game to challenge them all.
Battle Ball | Poi Pakanga
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Fielding
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
A competitive fielding game. Players work in teams of three, utilising a range of skills to race against other teams. Quick movement, attacking fielding.
Battle Zone | Kauhanga Riri
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Batting
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Bowling
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Fielding
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Running Between the Wickets
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Cricket Pitch
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
Run singles, rotate the strike, create intensity and introduce awareness for batters and fielders - all while playing within a restricted area.
Gates Battle | Riri Waharoa
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Batting
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Bowling
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Fielding
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Cricket Nets
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Cricket Pitch
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Outdoor Space
Batters attempt to hit balls through specific gates, while fielders attempt to defend those same gates. Fast-paced, with a focus on batting, bowling and fielding.
Power Square | Taunga Tapawhā
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Catching
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Throwing
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
Work together to score points by hitting targets around a square. Communication, teamwork and quick movement are critical for success.
Battle Grid | Takitū
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Fielding
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
Similar to noughts and crosses, teams compete against each other to ‘claim’ squares and win the game. Focused on fielding, this game keeps everyone moving and thinking quickly.
Net Battle | Kaharunga Kahararo
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Batting
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Bowling
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Running Between the Wickets
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Cricket Nets
Bring a net session to life by hitting through a series of marked gaps, and running hard between the wickets. Teams of two battle against each other.
GOAT Challenge | Wero o te Kita
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Batting
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Bowling
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Fielding
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Cricket Nets
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Cricket Pitch
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
Who will be the GOAT? A circuit to challenge any skill level. Players have one chance to complete each challenge before moving to the next.
Running Battle | Riri Omaoma
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Batting
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Fielding
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Running Between the Wickets
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Cricket Pitch
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Outdoor Space
Two teams compete using awareness and strategy, scoring as many runs as possible. Running singles isn’t allowed, so turn ones into twos or even more!