Medium Term Plan - Cricket - Year 10

The Year 10 cricket medium-term plan, designed for Key Stage 4 students, consists of a six-lesson series aimed at enhancing advanced cricket techniques and applying them in competitive scenarios to outmaneuver opponents. The objective is to cultivate decision-making abilities, strategic batting and bowling/fielding tactics, and to encourage students to take on various roles and responsibilities, including independently managing and participating in games. A deeper understanding of healthy lifestyles and fitness is also a key focus. By the end of the course, students should exhibit a basic to advanced replication of core cricket skills, demonstrate tactical awareness, and engage in physical exertion to improve their fitness levels.

Throughout the implementation of the plan, students will acquire knowledge in applying techniques in competitive contexts, develop spatial awareness, comprehend strengths and weaknesses, and learn specific cricket terminology and rules. The skills covered include batting techniques like the drive and cut/pull shots, bowling variations such as pace and spin, as well as fielding skills including sending/receiving and positioning, and wicket-keeping. The sequence of learning is designed to build upon fundamental skills, introduce strategic play and deception, and involve pressurised game situations for tactical planning. Students will also be introduced to coaching and umpiring roles to demonstrate their understanding of the game's rules and terminology. The plan also emphasizes personal development, problem-solving, setting challenges, decision-making, and evaluating and improving performance, with the ultimate goal of preparing students for potential careers in the sports industry.