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Defensive batting

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Defensive batting”, from the unit “Striking and fielding games: teaching others to play creative cricket games” (Year 10 Physical education) by Oak National Academy.

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8 questions

Which foot do we place our weight onto for hooks, pulls and cuts?
What will you need to be to keep your eyes on a short pitched ball?
Why is it best to hit the ball with the middle of the bat?
What are aggressive shots generally?
What might determine whether the batter plays defensive shots instead of attacking ones?
How do we angle the bat when defending to reduce the chance of getting caught out?
What defensive choice can be made if the batter judges the line of the ball is wide of the wicket?
What is the sporting way to respond to the end of a long innings by an opposing batter?

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