(5)Same sex matches- This rule is here so that one sex doesn’t have an advantage over the other, this rule was made to keep competition fair.
In competition, explain the points scoring system for your activity
6 runs-Batsmen hits the ball in the air over the boundary rope
4 runs- Batsmen hits the ball along the ground over the boundary rope.
1,2 and 3 runs- Batsmen hits the ball and runs to the opposite end of the wicket.
List three technical jargon words from your activity and describe what they mean.
(1)Doosra- An orthodox off spinning delivery would spin into a right handed batsmen, a Doosra is a delivery that spins away from the batsmen but still looks like and is bowled like an off spinner
(2)Duck-Is the term given to a batsmen who has got out without scoring any runs.
(3Sledging- A tactic deployed by some teams with which they try to get into the batsmen’s mind and to make him lose concentration and play a rash shot.
In the space below, draw the playing area for your activity. (If it is golf, draw examples of two different holes, if horse riding perhaps a show jumping course, if fitness draw a circuit).
Which sportsperson do you most admire from your activity and what attributes do you think they have that makes them so successful? The Person I admire most is Mohammed Ashraful who plays for Bangladesh. I think he is the most successful Bangladeshi cricketer because when he bats he doesn’t care who they are or how many wickets they have got, he just goes out to entertain. I also like him because Bangladesh are often underdogs and I was delighted to see them beat Australia in 2005 courtsey of an amazing Ashraful hundred.
In terms of your own performance, what would you consider your most significant strength and area of weakness?
Strength-Driving through the covers
Weakness- Playing shots off my legs because my head falls over to the off side.
For the area of weakness identified, explain how you intend to improve upon this. You may use diagrams to show specific drills.
Ball is thrown down at batsmen’s legs and the batsmen tries to play the ball of his legs in between the red cones. If he is still struggling with it then I would take the cones away and throw tennis balls at head height and make him header then in that direction, this way the batsmen would learn to get his head over the ball whilst playing leg glances and on drives
Break down a single skill from your activity and describe the ‘perfect model’. Think preparation, execution, follow through.
Cut Shot-
Preparation; Back foot Abducts to the line of the ball and is flexed and the front leg leans back slightly and extends. The waist and shoulders rotate round and both arms are flexed. The head is in line with the ball.
Execution( point of contact); The back leg extends as do both of the arms. The shoulders and waist rotates back around to strike the ball.
Follow Through; Both arms flex again as the arms swing around to over your shoulder.
What is a common error for this skill that is often made and explain how to correct it. Head isn’t over the ball which makes the batsmen more prone to edging the ball or striking it incorrectly. To correct this skill you can make the batsmen go back and across without a bat and header a tennis ball back to you, this again like an on drive gets the shoulders, head and feet all in the same line as the ball.
Give an example of how to improve performance of a certain skill Skill to improve-Balance
Description of drill to improve Balance; You get a balance ball and tell the batsmen to play a drive one legged on this balance ball, at first they wobble all over the place but then they learn to improve their balance, then you take the balance ball away and make them drive to stationary balls on the floor.
Diagram of drill
Prioritise the three most important areas of general fitness and justify why these are important to your activity
(1) Stamina- To keep batting for a long period of time or to bowl lots of overs in a game.
(2)Strength- To bowl quickly and to hit the ball over the boundary against spinners.
(3)Flexibility- To be able to bowl smoothly with a good action.
Prioritise the three most important areas of skill related fitness and justify why these are important to your chosen activity
(1)Power- To be able to bowl quickly and to play powerful shots later on in the innings when the run rate needs to accelerate.
(2)Co-ordination- Whatever skill you are doing in cricket you are always moving two body parts, e.g. driving- legs and arms, bowling- legs and arms.
(3)Balance- To play shots perfectly without falling over or without the ball being hit in the air.
What is the role of a coach? The coach is seen as an important cog in the functioning of modern teams. At the junior level, a good coach will promote a good work ethic; he will also correct potentially crippling flaws in technique. At the international level, however, technique usually needs only fine-tuning, so the coach's main job is to analyse and interpret data obtained from actual match situations.
Who is the governing body for your activity and explain their role? The ICC( International Cricket Council) is the governing body of cricket. It originally was called the Imperial Cricket Conference and the International Cricket Conference, but as of 1989 it is known now as the International Cricket Council. There are 101 members of the ICC, 10 who participate in Test Match Cricket, 33 Associate Members and 59 Affiliate Members. The ICC’s main purpose is to organize and govern cricket major international tournaments. It also appoints umpires and other officials to oversee test matches, ODI’s and Twenty/20 Internationals. It also sets discipline standards for cricketers which involves actions against match-fixing and corruption.
What are some of the common injuries associated with your activity?
Sprained ankle- due to all the twisting and turning both batsmen and bowlers do.
Back Strains- due to the acceptance of new and unusual bowling actions.
How would you treat this injury?
I would treat the sprained ankle injury with RICE, which is Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. However for the back injuries I would try to adjust the bowler’s action slightly to try and get the back in the most relaxed position as possible.
