This Year 2 Cricket Skills Scheme of Work provides a progressive sequence of practical lessons that introduce pupils to the fundamental skills of cricket through engaging games and age-appropriate activities.

Throughout the unit, pupils develop their batting, fielding, bowling and running between the wickets while improving their hand-eye coordination, teamwork and communication. Lessons are designed to build confidence through small-step progression, allowing children to apply newly learnt skills in modified cricket games.

The scheme includes:

Fully planned, editable lesson PowerPoints
4 progressive lessons that build core cricket skills
Clear learning objectives and success criteria
Cognitive warm-ups and engaging starter activities
Teacher guidance and key teaching points
Progressive skill practices and station-based activities
Assessment for Learning (AFL) opportunities
Key vocabulary for every lesson
Equipment lists
Differentiation and challenge tasks
Modified games to apply learning in realistic match situations

Pupils will learn:

Correct batting grip, stance and backlift
Front foot drives and pull shots
Safe and effective fielding and wicket-keeping techniques
Accurate throwing and collecting skills
How to communicate effectively when running between the wickets
Basic overarm bowling technique and accuracy
Teamwork, respect, responsibility and decision-making through game play

Perfect for:

• Year 2 PE
• Primary PE specialists and class teachers
• Cricket units
• Summer term planning
• Teachers looking for editable, ready-to-teach PE lessons
• Schools following a progressive PE curriculum

This scheme has been designed to provide an enjoyable introduction to cricket while developing fundamental movement skills, confidence and tactical awareness. Each lesson combines technical skill development with fun, game-based learning to ensure all pupils remain active and engaged. The resource is fully editable, easy to deliver and suitable for teachers of all levels of PE experience.