Cricket (and variations)
Cricket suitable for Grades 7 - 12
Cricket Variations (e.g., Kanga Cricket, Cricket Wicket, Continuous Cricket, Wood Cricket) suitable for grades K - 12
Supervision
On-site supervision is recommended following initial instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.
Instructional Considerations
Throwing bouncers and ‘bean balls’ must be discouraged.
A designated area should be established for non-active players at a safe distance behind the batter.
The bowler, standing behind a designated line, should underhand lob or roll the ball (Grades 1-6) at the batter’s wicket. Straight-arm overhand throws could be used at the secondary level.
The wicketkeeper should stand a safe distance behind a batter.
Equipment/Facilities
Official Kanga Ball set or equipment modifications; e.g.:
Tennis balls, plastic balls, whiffle balls or “soft” balls may be used for indoor cricket.
Paddle bats/plastic bats.
Pylons for wicket.
Approved cricket pads, Helmet, Private Guard and gloves should be worn by batters and the wicketkeeper if playing with wooden paddles and Any sort of Balls.
When facing fast bowling, batter must wear an approved cricket helmet, Private Guard, Approved Pads and Gloves.
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Cricket Alberta
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