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Cricket Day / Bowling Accuracy Challenge

Bowling Accuracy Challenge

Children practise bowling a ball at cricket stumps to hit the target.

How to run it

  1. Set up stumps and a bowling crease.
  2. Demonstrate a simple bowling action.
  3. Children take turns bowling at the stumps.
  4. Track hits and celebrate improvement.

You will need

  • soft cricket ball
  • stumps
  • cones
Make it easier or harderUse a closer crease and underarm for younger children; older children try overarm.
SafetyUse a soft ball and keep waiting players well behind the bowler.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Practising a new skill builds physical confidence.

Fits these theme days

Cricket DayTarget Games DaySummer HolidaysAthletics Carnival

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