Film 10: Play Fair, Have Fun

Video: 2:37mins - Download this video as an MP4 (right-click and save target/link)

• Before playing the video discuss with the class how it is possible to play fair and have fun within a game of cricket
• Play the video ‘Play fair, have fun’ and discuss the importance of enjoying the game
• Is it possible to enjoy every part of the game all of the time?
• What happens if you drop a catch? How do you feel? How can your teammates help with your feelings?
• Is it fun to lose? Is it fun to win? Why are both equally important in the game of cricket and any sport? What can you do to have more fun when you play cricket?
• Go outside or in to the hall and play a game of Kwik cricket and ensure that the sole aim is to have fun and enjoy the game, no matter what happens. Discuss how everybody has a role to play to ensure that the game is enjoyable for themselves and for everyone else

Supporting information

• It is important in cricket and all sports to have fun as well as trying to win
• Everyone gets something else from playing sport - it might be socialising with friends and having a good time. The skills and competitiveness will come after the enjoyment as a youngster
• One of the teams in a game will have to lose and this is equally as important as winning
• Cricket is all about camaraderie, fun, playing well and trying your hardest, which is probably the most important thing
• When you leave the pitch, you should know that you have given your all