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- Film 1: Introduction
- Film 2: Why is Cricket so Special?
- Film 3: The Spirit of Cricket
- Film 4: Respect your Team
- Film 5: Respect your Opponents
- Film 6: Respect your Captain
- Film 7: Respect the Umpires and Scorers
- Film 8: Respect your Coaches and Teachers
- Film 9: The Spirit of Cricket in Action
- Film 10: Play Fair, Have Fun
Film 1: Introduction
Video: 3:54mins - Download this video as an MP4 (right-click and save target/link)
- Play the video all the way through and discuss any interesting points that the children noticed and anything they would like to find out more about
- Replay the video as required to answer any questions.
- Who are Chance to shine? Who are MCC?
- Why do we have rules and what would happen if we didn’t have any rules? Use a scenario of a game the children play at break time or other sports
- Ask the class for some of the Laws of Cricket?
- What did the MCC create other than the Laws? (Spirit of Cricket)
- What is the Spirit of Cricket and who does it affect?
Supporting Information
MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) have been around for over 200 years and made up the rules for cricket, which are called the Laws. Everyone obeys them and they were written at Lord’s in 1787. MCC is the most famous cricket club in the world.
MCC created the Spirit of Cricket and this makes cricket a unique sport. They are not officially Laws, but the Spirit of Cricket is mentioned in the Law book. The Spirit of Cricket in general means to have respect for everyone within the game.
