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UNIT 1<br />

Introduction to <strong>Cricket</strong> Module<br />

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<strong>Cricket</strong> is a game steeped in tradition, in which it is often how you play<br />

the game that is as important as winning. The expression “That’s not<br />

cricket” embodied the ideal of “fair play” and good sportsmanship<br />

which teachers and coaches should endeavour to foster at all levels.<br />

There are may different levels of the game ranging from the Five Day<br />

Test Match, the afternoon club match, the indoor six a side adults,<br />

Kwik <strong>Cricket</strong>, <strong>Cricket</strong> Pairs game played by 10 year olds to the<br />

simplest single wicket game of one bowler and one batsman. Each<br />

require different degrees of ability, fitness, skills and commitment.<br />

Early exposure to the skills required is a great help in the making of a<br />

successful player, though some players have turned to the game at a<br />

later age and achieved a good standard.<br />

Learning the skills can be a very enjoyable experience with a great deal<br />

of physical activity involved. It is also possible to structure the skill<br />

learning so that simple competitions and small sided games prevent<br />

the practices from becoming boring. They also provide opportunities<br />

of introducing to beginners, in stages, small sections of the 42 Laws<br />

governing the playing of the adult game.<br />

The material covered in this book does not relate to any specific<br />

Examination Board’s syllabus, but is intended to provide a basic<br />

resource which should be supported and supplemented by reference<br />

to the texts listed in Recommended Reading.

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