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

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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.

Need more information?

Cricket Alberta
www.cricketalberta.com
403-479-6111

Last revised on 20 February, 2020.

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