Cricket

Mr Greenwood will be introducing our 2nd-5th grade students to Cricket!

This 7 week introductory course will teach students the core functions of the game such as:

• Batting and running between the wickets

• Bowling with a straight arm and a bounce

• Throwing the ball around the field and the role of the wicket keeper

• Terminology such as 4, 6, over, and LBW

• Overall fitness and agility for the game

Like most Brits Mr Greenwood grew up playing the game at school and for his local village team.

When:

Sessions start Tuesday 12th March and run through to 30th April from 3.15pm to 4.15pm.

Where:

Down on the school soccer field. Pick up outside the gym.

Who:

2nd-5th grade. Boys and girls. A minimum of 10 students required.

Equipment:

Wear PE uniform and dress appropriately for the weather.

Cost:

$90 for 7 sessions. Venmo to @adam-greenwood-16 - last four 6684

Did you know cricket can have games that last for days? The longest cricket match took place in 1939 between England and South Africa, lasting for 14 days!

The fastest recorded delivery in international cricket was bowled by Shoaib Akhtar from Pakistan at a speed of 100.2 mph (161.3 km/h) in 2003.

The world’s largest cricket stadium by seating capacity is the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, with a seating capacity of over 130,000 spectators.