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In , a a by the and all the way around . In , by between two of . Both the for the into where it ! 🏃
A can be out in . In , a can the before it (a out), or a before the it. In , the can hit the ( out), a can it ( out), or the the leg in of the (leg before , or LBW). these and make .
🔗 Match each way of getting out to the correct description. Drag the pairs together! 🎯
Caught out
Bowled out
Stumped out (rounders)
LBW (cricket)
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| Position | Where they stand | Their main job |
|---|---|---|
| Backstop / Wicketkeeper | Behind the batter | Stop balls that get past the batter |
| Deep fielder | Far from the batter | Stop long hits reaching the boundary |
| Mid fielder | Halfway between batter and boundary | Cut off medium-length hits quickly |
| Cover fielder | To the side of the batter | Cover the gaps on either side |
🗂️ Sort these actions into Attacking (batter) tactics or Defending (fielding) tactics. 🏏🧤
Aim the ball into a gap between fielders
Back up your teammate in case they miss
Watch the ball onto the bat
Spread out to cover the whole field
Hit toward the side with fewer fielders
Move quickly to cut off a hit
and just as much as . for the to before . should the at a — only at or . from both . with the (the who makes the ) is the of the . makes the for . 🤝
! ⚠️ your bat it is your and the around you is . A bat can a too . the bat with both so it does not fly out of your .
🧩 Put these steps in the correct order for what happens during ONE rounders turn at bat. Number them 1 to 5! 🔄
- The batter either reaches a post safely or is given out
- Fielders chase the ball and try to stump a post
- The ball is hit and the batter sprints toward first post
- The batter watches the ball and swings to hit it
- The bowler bowls the ball underarm toward the batter
! 🌟 You now know how and . by into and , while out, each other up, and use to . you in or with your , these will your — and the more!
Quiz time! 📝
Striking and Fielding Games — Test Your Knowledge! 🏏
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