| Grip & Stance |
Holds the bat correctly; stands with feet shoulder-width apart |
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| Backlift |
Lifting the bat properly |
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| Downswing |
the movement of the cricket bat from the backlift position down towards the ball |
Foundational Understanding |
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| Front foot defence |
Front Foot Shot Steps forward to meet the ball; head over the ball |
Foundational Understanding |
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| Backfoot defence |
Transfers weight to back foot; plays with a straight bat |
Foundational Understanding |
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| Grip & Run-up |
Holds the ball with fingers (not palm); smooth run-up |
Foundational Understanding |
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| Arm Action |
High-arm action; follows through after delivery |
Foundational Understanding |
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| Ground Fielding |
Bends to pick up the ball; uses both hands |
Foundational Understanding |
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| Catching |
Watches the ball into hands; uses fingers to grasp |
Foundational Understanding |
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| Stance |
Squat position; hands ready to receive |
Foundational Understanding |
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