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Cricket practical examination support materials
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Introduction
The purpose of these materials is to support teachers and candidates in preparation for the
Physical Education Studies practical examination.
Observation points
Observation points are provided for each skill in the skills set. They are provided for the
purpose of teaching and coaching and are designed to assist examination candidates in their
personal skill development.
Examination drills
The examination will contain a number of drills through which the selected skills will be
assessed. These materials outline a number of drills indicative of the types of drills in which the
candidates will participate during the examination and may form part of a teaching program.
Tactical framework
In the conditioned performance section of the examination, candidates will participate in a
modified competitive situation, which will be based on some of the tactical problems in cricket.
The tactical problems for the examination are outlined in the tactical framework and will be
selected by the examination panel. The skills that provide the basis for the solutions to these
tactical problems are also included in the framework.
In the conditioned performance section of the cricket examination, students will be assessed on
the execution of skills, scoring / preventing scoring, positioning and decision making that
effectively solve the tactical problems presented by the modified competitive situation.
Specialist skills
Contained within this document are a number of skills that have been identified as having a
degree of specialisation. They are skills that some students may choose to focus on. These
skills are included within this document as they may form part of a teaching program; however,
they will NOT be included in the Physical Education Studies practical examination.
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Tactical framework 26
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• Stance is balanced • Movement of shoulders, elbows and wrists is • Ball travels in the intended
coordinated to rotate the bat into a slightly direction of the shot
• Head position is still and directed open-faced back lift position
towards anticipated point of release • Balanced completion of the
of the ball Synchronised with… stroke
• Back-lift is initiated towards • Front-foot stride towards the line of flight of
1st–3rd slip position by coordinated the ball
movement of the wrists
• Front shoulder is aligned downwards and
Synchronised with… towards the ball at the completion of the back
lift
• Efficient preparatory movement of
the feet (‘un-weighting’ of the front • Stable hitting ‘base’ is established and
foot) initiates forward stride of front maintained through forward swing and impact
foot towards the anticipated line of
flight of the ball • Head position is directly above and on top of
the ball at the point of impact
• Eyes track the ball until it has made contact
with the bat
• Preparatory footwork includes the • The ball is gathered cleanly with a ‘giving’ • Flight path of the ball is flat
utilisation of a ‘split-step’ ready motion of the hands, elbows and arms and down towards the target;
position prior to impact to facilitate bounce-throw may be used
movement in a wide range of • Smooth and efficient transition from gather to
directions ready position for throw • Follow through allows for
controlled deceleration of the
• The ball is approached at the • A ‘longer’ arc of rotation is utilised for body
optimum angle and speed to preparatory movement of the throwing arm
facilitate early interception of the • Balanced completion of the
Synchronised with…
ball and maintain momentum throw
towards the target • Efficient ‘crow-hop’ footwork pattern is utilised
to drive forward towards the target and shift
• A balanced, low and semi-open weight on to rear leg/foot
fielding position is adopted in line
with the path of the ball • Forward stride of an optimum length is used
to facilitate forward transfer of weight onto a
• Open, cupped hands are presented braced lead leg and efficient rotation of hips
to the ball with fingers extended towards the target
towards the ground
• Feet alignment is along the target line and
allows for efficient rotation of the hips towards
the target
• A 90° angle is established between the upper
arm of the throwing arm and the trunk at
release
• Wrist position is behind the ball at release
• A low body position is maintained during
gather and release
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• Preparatory footwork includes the • The ball is gathered cleanly with a ‘giving’ • Flight path of the ball is
utilisation of a ‘split-step’ ready motion of hands, elbows and arms towards the base of the
position prior to impact to facilitate target; bounce-throw may be
movement in a wide range of • Smooth and efficient transition from gather to used
directions ready position for throw
• Follow through allows for
• A balanced, low and semi-open • A ‘small’ arc of rotation is utilised for controlled deceleration of
fielding position is adopted in line preparatory movement of the throwing arm the body
with the path of the ball • Body pivots from the throwing-arm foot to • Balanced completion of the
• Hands are presented to the ball rotate front hip and shoulder towards the throw
with fingers pointing towards the target line
ground • Forward stride of an optimum length to
facilitate forward transfer of weight onto a
braced lead leg and efficient rotation of hips
towards the target
• Feet alignment is along target line and allows
for efficient rotation of hips towards the target
• A 90° angle is established between the upper
arm of the throwing arm and the trunk at
release
• Wrist position is behind the ball at release
• A low body position is maintained during
gather and release
• Preparatory footwork includes the • The ball is gathered cleanly • Flight path of the ball is
utilisation of a ‘split-step’ ready towards the base of the
position prior to impact to facilitate • Smooth and efficient transition from gather to target; bounce-throw may be
movement in a wide range of underarm throw used
directions • A ‘small’ arc of rotation is utilised for • Follow through allows for
• The ball is approached at the preparatory movement of throwing arm controlled deceleration of
optimum angle and speed to • Forward stride of an optimum length to the body – dive may be
facilitate early interception of the facilitate forward transfer of weight towards utilised
ball and maintain momentum the target
towards the target • Balanced completion of the
• Alignment of feet is along target line throw
• Hands are presented to the ball
with fingers pointing towards the • Wrist position is behind the ball at release
ground • A low body position is maintained during
gather and release
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• Momentum is gained prior to back- • Forward lean of the body and efficient running • Bat is held with extended arm
foot impact (BFI) of the bowler by action are utilised to accelerate towards the and slid into crease
initiating preliminary strides towards other end of the pitch
batter’s end
• The bat is held in a controlled manner while
• A position is reached beyond the running
crease prior to back-foot impact
(BFI) of the bowler; bat or some part • The bat is held in the appropriate hand for the
of the trail foot remains grounded turn
behind the crease • Body turns toward the ball when changing
• The grounded bat is released from direction
behind the crease at or after the • Hips, knees and trunk are flexed to get low
moment of BFI of the bowler into and out of turn
• Drives out of the turn and accelerates towards
the bowler’s end with efficient running action
• The arm is extended with bat sliding towards
the crease
• A straight line is maintained while running
between creases to ensure that the minimum
distance is covered
• The run towards the crease • Forward momentum is maintained towards • Follow through allows for
accelerates with a smooth and target through execution phase controlled deceleration of the
coordinated approach body
• At BFI, hips and shoulders are aligned at right
• For pace bowling: acceleration is angles to the alignment of the back foot • Balanced completion of the
achieved with an efficient running delivery
action • Feet placement during execution phase
aligned along the target line
• Angle of approach facilitates
efficient alignment of hips, shoulders • Hip and shoulder alignment achieved at BFI
and feet during the execution phase maintained through to front-foot impact (FFI)
• The gather prior to back-foot impact • Front arm utilised as an effective lever to
(BFI) is initiated by the controlled initiate and control shoulder rotation
‘load-up’ of the bowling arm towards • Coordinated rotation of hips, trunk, shoulders
target and arms along the target line
• A ‘coiled’ position is achieved during • For pace bowling: wrist position is behind the
the gather of the ball through ball at release
coordinated movement of trunk,
shoulders and arms • For spin bowling: wrist and finger action
effectively imparts spin on the ball
• For pace bowling: wrist is positioned
behind the ball
• For spin bowling: wrist and hand
position is set for maximum spin
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• Balanced stance • Coordinated movement of shoulders, elbows • Ball travels in the intended
and wrists to rotate the bat into a slightly direction of the shot
• Head position is still and directed open-faced back lift position
towards anticipated point of • Balanced completion of the
release of the ball Synchronised with… stroke
• Back-lift is initiated towards • Back foot steps back and across towards the
1st–3rd slip position by line of flight of the ball
coordinated movement of wrists
• Stable hitting ‘base’ is established and
Synchronised with… maintained through forward swing and impact
• Efficient preparatory movement of • Head position is in line with the line of flight of
feet initiates back (and across) the ball at the point of impact
step towards the anticipated line of
flight of the ball • For cut and pull shots, full extension of the
arms is achieved immediately after impact
• For vertical bat forcing strokes, head position
is directly above the ball at the point of impact
• Ball is tracked until it has made contact with
the bat
8. OUTFIELD CATCH
• Head position is directed towards • Hands are positioned towards the ball to • Catch is successfully
the anticipated ‘release’ point facilitate a ‘lengthened’ catch phase completed
(impact) of the ball
• Open, cupped hands are presented in line
• Preparatory footwork includes the with the flight path of the ball
utilisation of a ‘split-step’ ready
position prior to impact to facilitate • Hands ‘give’ along the flight path of the ball,
movement in a wide range of prior, at and after contact
directions • Fingers close to secure the ball in the hands
• The ball is approached at the • The ball is tracked into hands
optimum angle and speed to
facilitate early and effective
positioning on the flight path of the
ball
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• Balanced and low stance • Hands/gloves are positioned forward and • Catch is successfully
towards the ball to facilitate a ‘lengthened’ completed
• For catching in the slips and gully: catch phase
trunk, hips, knees flexed and
hands in front of and at knee • Appropriate hand position for the height of the
height catch is adopted
• For wicket-keeping: full or semi- • Open, cupped hands are presented in line
crouch position employed with the flight path of ball
• Head position is still and directed • Hands/gloves ‘give’ along the flight path of the
towards the anticipated point of ball, prior, at and after contact
release of the ball. For 2nd, 3rd slips
or gully: this is the anticipated point • Fingers/gloves close to secure the ball in the
of deflection hands or gloves
• For wicket-keeping: efficient footwork
facilitates that eyes and gloves are in a direct
line with the ball at contact
• For catching in the slips and gully: when
catching to the side of the body, foot closest
to the ball is rotated outwards towards the ball
to facilitate flexion, and rotation of hips and
trunk
• The ball is tracked into the hands
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The examination will contain a number of drills through which the selected skills will be
assessed. These materials outline a number of drills indicative of the types of drills in which the
candidates will participate during the examination and may form part of a teaching program
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Key
Drill description
1. The bowling machine is set at an appropriate speed to deliver a straight, full length ball on
the line of off stump, landing 3m to 4m from stumps.
2. The batsman is to execute a front-foot stroke from the delivery.
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Key
Drill description
1. The bowling machine is set at an appropriate speed to bowl a straight short-pitched ball
on the line of off stump, or, just outside off stump, landing 8m to 10m from stumps.
2. The batsman is to execute a back-foot offensive stroke from the delivery.
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Key
Drill description
1. The bowler selects to bowl either pace (swing or seam) or spin.
2. The bowler measures run up.
3. Each bowler delivers the ball while aiming to swing, seam or spin the ball, land the ball in
the target zone, and directed at the off stump.
4. The target zone is 2m long and 80cm wide in line with the middle stump (extending 40cm
either side of the middle stump), starting 3m from the stump.
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Key
Drill description
1. Ball is thrown over arm onto slips catching fielding aid as player demonstrates slips/gully
or wicket-keeping catching technique.
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Key
Drill description
1. Feeder strikes a high ball to land in 20m square, which is 50m from the batting crease.
2. The fielder starts 10m from the side of the square and must move and catch the ball after
it has been struck.
3. The ball is to be caught inside the 20m square.
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Key
Drill description
1. Set up stumps and mark oval with lines 5m and 10m to side of stumps and a marker 15m
from stumps at point.
2. The fielder starts on 15m marker at point.
3. The ball is rolled slowly (at such speed that it will stop between the 5m and 10m lines)
toward the fielder.
4. The fielder gathers the ball and underarms it, attempting to hit the stumps.
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Key
Drill description
1. Stumps set up with a marker 30m from stumps at a position mid-pitch (cover or midwicket
fielding positions).
2. Line marked 20m from stumps at striker’s end.
3. Participant nominates which arm they intend to throw with.
4. Ball is struck firmly along the ground towards fielder by the feeder from the striker’s end.
5. Fielder X fields the ball and throws overarm at stumps at the non-striker’s end.
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O1 O2
Key
Drill description
1. Stumps set up with a marker 60m from stumps at point fielding position.
2. Line marked 40m from stumps.
3. Ball is struck along the ground from the batting crease towards the fielder.
4. The fielder gathers the ball and throws to O 2 standing over stumps. Throw must be
completed behind the 40m line. Bounce throw may be utilised by fielder.
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X2
X1
O
X
X3 X4
Key
Drill description
1. Batsman X, wearing full batting equipment, i.e. batting pads, gloves, thigh pad, helmet,
stands at crease.
2. A full-length delivery on the line of off stump is delivered from the bowling machine.
3. The batsman attempts to strike the ball along the ground and through the infield between
fielders X 1 , X 2 , X 3 , and X 4. The ball is to be directed through the infield region that is in
line with, and/or forward of the batting crease.
4. Fielders X 1 , X 2, X 3 , or X 4 field and return the ball with an overarm throw to O over the
stumps.
5. When ball is struck the batsman must endeavour to run two runs without getting run out.
6. Batsman must always complete at least one run.
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X4
X3
X2
X1
O1 O2 WK
Key
Drill description
1. Ball is thrown by feeder O 1 (overarm) towards the bat face of O 2 (hitter/deflector).
2. The ball is deflected by O 2 towards the direction of the slips and gully fieldsmen and the
wicketkeeper (WK) to enable players to demonstrate catching technique.
3. Participants rotate between positions X 1 , X 2 , X 3 and X 4 . to demonstrate catching
technique for each position.
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Drill 11: Back-foot offensive stroke production and running between wickets
X2
X1
O
X
X3 X4
Key
Drill description
1. The batsman X, wearing full batting equipment, i.e. batting pads, gloves, thigh pad,
helmet, stands at crease.
2. The bowling machine is set at an appropriate speed to deliver a straight, short-pitched ball
on the line of off stump, or, just outside off stump, landing 8m to 10m from stumps.
3. The batsman is to execute a back-foot offensive stroke from the delivery.
4. The batsman attempts to strike the ball along the ground and through the infield between
fielders X 1 , X 2 , X 3 , and X 4.
5. Fielders X 1 , X 2, X 3 , or X 4 field and return the ball with an overarm throw to O at the
striker’s end.
6. When the ball is struck, the batsman must endeavour to run two runs without getting run
out. This applies also when the ball reaches the boundary.
7. Batsman must always complete at least one run and turn at the non-striker’s end for a
second run.
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Drill 12: Bowling: pace (seam or swing); or spin bowl; and underarm throw
X
1
O X
3m 2m
Key
Drill description
1. The bowler selects to bowl either pace (swing or seam) or spin.
2. The bowler measures their run up.
3. Each bowler delivers the ball while aiming to swing, seam or spin the ball, land the ball in
the target zone, and hit the off stump.
4. The target zone is 2m long and 80cm wide in line with the middle stump (extending 40 cm
either side of the middle stump), starting 3m from the stumps.
5. Each bowler delivers and fields six consecutive deliveries.
6. After front-foot impact of the bowler’s action, a second ball is rolled slowly (at such speed
that it will stop between the 3m and 8m lines) toward the bowler.
7. The bowler fields the ball and underarm throws it, attempting to hit the stumps and run the
batsman out.
8. Batsman at the non-striker’s end attempts to run a single beating the bowler’s throw at the
stumps.
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Drill 13: Infield: ground fielding; overarm throw; and underarm throw
X1
O Wk
X2 X3
Key
Drill description
1. Stumps set up with a marker 30m from stumps at a position mid-pitch (cover or midwicket
fielding positions).
2. Ball is struck along the ground towards, and/or, either side of the fielder (X 1 ) by the feeder
from the striker’s end.
3. From the moment of impact, the batsmen (X 2 and X 3) attempt to complete a single, and,
the wicketkeeper moves from their position 8m from the stumps at the striker’s end
towards the stumps in anticipation of receiving the ball.
4. X 1 fields the ball and attempts to run either batsman out by: (i) throwing overarm or
underarm at stumps at the non-striker’s end; (ii) throwing overarm or underarm to
wicketkeeper.
5. Fielder to demonstrate overarm and underarm throws.
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O1 X
O2
Key
Drill description
1. Feeder strikes a high ball to land in 20m square, which is 50m from the batting crease.
2. The fielder starts 10m from the side of the square and must move and catch the ball after
it has been struck
3. The ball is to be caught inside the 20m square.
4. On completing the catch the fielder throws to O 2 . ‘Bounce throw’ may be utilised by the
fielder.
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BATTING
Protecting the wicket a) Keeping the ball out • Front and back-foot stroke production
b) Getting off strike - Front-foot and back-foot defensive strokes
- Placement of strokes
• Defending full length, and • Covering the line, length, swing or spin
short length deliveries. • Running between wickets
c) Evading the ball • Evasion movement patterns.
- Moving the body, inside, underneath or away from the flight
path of the ball
• Letting the ball go
- Covering the line, length, swing or spin
- Tracking the ball
- Moving the bat, inside or away from the flight path of the ball
Run scoring a) Preparation to maximise • Stance and ready position
scoring options • Efficient preparatory footwork patterns – preparing for the full
length ball
b) Scoring from the full length • Front-foot stroke production
delivery - Offensive strokes
• Stroke placement
• ‘Working’ the full length delivery into the gaps
• Altering the length of the ball by advancing down the wicket
c) Scoring from the short length • Back-foot offensive stroke production
delivery • Stroke placement
• Working the short length delivery into the gaps
d) Rotating/Controlling the strike • Playing with soft hands
• Placement of stroke
• Working the ball into gaps in the field
• Control of the ‘tempo’ of strokes to maintain strike i.e., ‘hitting
‘twos’ to maintain the strike, rotating the strike with singles
• Running between wickets
e) Clearing the infield • Point of impact in stroke production
• Placement of stroke
• Lofting and chipping the ball
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PREVENTING SCORING
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Minimising run scoring • Bowling to the field setting • Control of line and length
Bowling - Bowls to hit the top of the off stump
- Control of the full length delivery, e.g., Yorker
• Control of swing, seam, cut, and, or spin
Deception of the • Deceiving the batsman a) Pace
batsman • Change in pace
Bowling - Slower ball
- Quicker ball
• Use of the bouncer
• Degree of swing or cut
- Wrist position at release (angle of the seam)
• Direction of swing or cut
• Angle of flight
- Position on the crease at release, i.e., Releasing from wide on
the crease; Bowling behind the crease
b) Spin
• Degree of spin
- Wrist/hand position at release
- Amount of spin applied to the ball
• Change in pace
- Use of the arm ball
• ‘Shape’ or ‘flight’ of delivery
- Height of release, i.e.; Vertical angle of bowling arm at release
- Drop
- Drift
• Drop – use of over spin i.e., top spinner
• Angle of flight
- Position on the crease at release, i.e., Releasing from wide on
the crease; bowling behind the crease
• Direction of spin
Fielding • Preventing the run • Outfield/Infield
- Stance/Ready position
- Focus
- Positioning: Slide, dive, relay throw
- Communication
- Execution: gather and throw
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TRIM: 2009/8132[v4]