Coach Corner

"HOW TO PLAY"
TABLE CRICKET
Fun Games: Uses only 1 bat and 1 table with up to 6 players involved

Number of players: 4: 1 batter and 3 fielders.
Alt: 2 teams of 3 players
Player drops the ball on the table and hits it over the net towards target(s) on other side of table - fielders try to catch the ball after it bounces.

  • If ball hits target, score 4.
  • If ball misses target but hits table, score 1.
  • If ball hits table including the targets and is caught, score 0.
  • Each hitter has 5 attempts, then swaps over.

    SAFETY POINTS
    Remember to leave enough room between tables
    Be careful when collecting balls. Try not to get in the way of others

    EQUIPMENT
    For each group of 4:
  • 1 racket
  • 1 table tennis ball
  • Targets (A4 paper, plastic cups etc.)
  • 1 table tennis table

    ADAPTATIONS
    Easier: Have larger targets.

    Harder: Have smaller targets.
  • One fielder acts as a bowler bouncing the ball as for serving.
  • Place targets at corner of tables.
  • Have 3 lives - how man runs can you score?
  • No runs scored if fielders catch the ball after it hits the table.