Cricket: Driving Game

When the drill is started both teams roll the ball to each other in the same direction (can be clockwise or anti-clockwise).

The aim of the game is for the ball from one team to overtake the ball from the other team.

11 fielders (including 1 bowler and wicket keeper), with 2 players batting and two padded up, waiting to bat.

The 2 batters have one over to chase the target score successfully.

If the players lose one wicket, they have 5 runs added to the required total. If they lose two wickets, they are both out.

Their first over target score is 6 runs, then if successful, this increases by 1 every over. (6, 7, 8 and so on...)

If players are unsuccessful in the run chase, they are out, and the next two batters come in.

Bowlers rotate ends they are bowling from and fielders should be encouraged to get between the overs quickly.

3 teams 1 ball 3 zones 2 teams in the outside zones throw the ball over the team in the middle zone to try and land the ball on the ground in the opposite end zone. If the they are successful they score a point but if the team in the middle intercept the ball the teams swap.

Organisation: Organise the group as shown. Batsman plays the ball defensively only when it is going to hit the stumps.
1 point is given for every successful call of leave.
5 points are deducted if ball hits the stumps.
2 points are deducted if batsman plays the ball so softly that it does not roll beyond the line drawn 4 metres from the wicket.
Groups rotate after 5 attempts each. Winner is the one with the most points.
Safety: No attacking shots. Aim to defend the ball back between the cones and if you leave the ball you can have another ball.
N.B. An overarm throw will be necessary for this practice.

Equipment: 1 bat and 1 tennis ball per group. 1 set of stumps. Chalk markings / Cones