This unit applies to current, junior or aspiring athletes who are competing in cricket at a club or district level. It may also apply to those in sports development programs.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Participate in pre-game preparation sessions.

1.1. Identify the intermediate tactics and strategies to be developed in consultation with the coach and other players.

1.2. Determine appropriate psychological methods and techniques during pre-game preparation.

1.3. Analyse strengths and weaknesses of individual opposition players and identify counter strategies.

1.4. Identify individual and team game plans.

1.5. Identify the role of the coaching and support staff regarding tactics for training, team preparation, game situations and the cricket environment.

2. Implement tactics and strategies during a cricket game.

2.1. Apply agreed tactics and strategies to counter strengths and weaknesses of own players and opposition players.

2.2. Implement identified game plans in a safe manner, according to cricket rules, regulations and policies, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.3. Identify statistics for team and players and implement relevant adjustments where required.

2.4. Maintain effective communication with team members and coach in order to develop own and team performance.

3. Participate in post-game analysis and follow-up.

3.1. Review tactics and strategies practiced throughout activities and games, and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.

3.2. Debrief on game and analyse strengths and weaknesses of own and opposition players for future referral.

3.3. Record and analyse game and player statistics, and use to inform future training and preparation for games.

Required skills

communication skills on and off the cricket field to:

determine other player's intentions and movements

communicate with coaches and clarify positions, tactics and strategies

seek feedback and instructions from team members, coaches, support staff and umpires

teamwork skills to:

encourage and support team members

respect other player's decisions

participate effectively in training activities

language and literacy skills to access, interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of cricket games and competitions

problem-solving skills to:

read play

predict the actions of other players

determine the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition

respond with appropriate tactics and strategies during a game

self-management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short, medium and long term goals.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation during cricket activities and games

rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Cricket Board, including laws of the game and best practice codes to participate appropriately

psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation

cricket positions, players and their roles and responsibilities on the field during games

communication systems used between players, coaches, support staff and umpires during cricket activities and games

self-reflection principles to enable effective self-evaluation for future improvement of tactics and strategies.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

utilises knowledge and interpretation of tactics and strategies of cricket and relevant rules, regulations and policies to develop and follow game plans, and apply the tactics and strategies applicable to different positions at an intermediate level

determines strengths and weaknesses of individual players and teams and psychologically prepares to apply tactics and strategies accordingly

communicates appropriately with team members, coach, umpires and support staff throughout activities and games, and responds to feedback

reviews own and team's cricket performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure application of tactics and strategies relevant to position and conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

cricket training and competition facilities, with marked out field and suitable pitch

groups or teams of players to play intermediate level cricket

a coach to instruct and address players

suitably qualified umpires

resources and information detailing the intermediate tactics and strategies of cricket

rules, regulations and policies such as the Australian Cricket Board Laws of the Game and notes on the laws

current organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of performance of tactics and strategies during cricket activities and games

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of tactics and strategies and their application to the different conditions and stages of cricket matches

third-party reports from coaches or umpires detailing performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SISSCKT201A Perform the intermediate skills of cricket.

Guidance information for assessment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Intermediate tactics and strategies may include:

batting strategies

running between the wickets

fielding strategies and positions

captaincy decisions

game preparation

individual and team competition goal-setting and game plans

communication.

Psychological methods and techniques may include:

goal setting

visualisation

relaxation techniques

motivation techniques

focusing

creating values.

Strengths and weaknesses may include:

height

weight

preferred batting shots

tactical.

Game plans may include:

individual or team

set plays

targeting opposition players

style of play.

Coaching and support staff may include:

head coach

operations manager

physiotherapist and strappers

sports trainer

skills coach

sports conditioner.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

local, national and international rules of cricket

Australian Cricket Board Laws of the Game and notes on the laws

Australian Cricket Board Code of Conduct

anti-doping policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety (OHS)

authority or permission from land owners, local council or cricket clubs.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

OHS

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use, care and maintenance of equipment, pitch and field

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics.

Statistics may include:

batting and bowling figures

scores.

Effective communication may include:

calls

hand signals

eye signals

signs.

Unit sector

Sport

This unit contains employability skills.