Introduction
In the game of Cricket their are numerous ways in which a batsman maybe dismissed, in this lesson we will only zoom in on the 5 least common methods of dismissal that is in the game.In cricket, batting is the act or skill of hitting the ball with a bat to score runs or prevent the loss of one's wicket. Any player who is currently batting is denoted as a batsman, batswoman, or batter, regardless of whether batting is their particular area of expertise.
Task
at the end of the lesson students should be able to:
1. Define the term dismissal
2. list and explain the 5 least common methods of dismissal in cricket
Process
Students please transfer the information into to your notebooks.
Task 1
Define the term Dismissal.
what is a dismissal?
In cricket, a dismissal occurs when a batsman's period of batting is brought to an end by the opposing team. It is also known as the batsman being out, the batting side losing a wicket, and the fielding side taking a wicket. The dismissed batsman must leave the field of play permanently for the rest of their team's innings, and is replaced by a teammate.
Task 2
list and explain the 5 least common methods of dismissal in cricket
1. Hit Wicket
We're into the rare stuff now. A batsman is out hit wicket when he dislodges the bails with his bat or body when taking a shot or beginning his first run. This can happen when the batsman accidentally steps back onto his stumps or strikes them with a wide swing of his bat.
It can also happen in even stranger circumstances, such as when the batsman's helmet falls off and hits the stumps.
2. Handled the Ball
If a batsman handles the ball (i.e. touches it with a hand that's not in contact with the bat) without the permission of the fielding side, he can be given out. Convention and cricket etiquette ensure that in most cases, the fielding team will only appeal for a handled ball if the batsman's action has a genuine impact on play.
This has only happened seven times in Test cricket so far, notably to Australia's Steve Waugh in 2001.
3. Obstructing the Field
If the batsman obstructs a fielder during play in a cricket match, he can be given out for obstructing the field. This is something of a gray area. Batsmen quite often run in the path of the ball to prevent it hitting the stumps, and there are relatively frequent collisions between a running batsman and a bowler sprinting after the ball.
The key to being given out for obstructing the field is intention. It requires a clearly deliberate action on the batsman's behalf, such as when Pakistan's Inzamam-ul-Haq blocked a fielder's throw with his bat.
4. Hit the Ball Twice
If a batsman hits the cricket ball twice with either his bat or his body, and the second hit is intentional, he can be given out. The second hit is, however, acceptable if the batsman is preventing the ball from hitting his stumps.
In the history of international cricket, no player has been given out for hitting the ball twice. It has happened 21 times in first-class cricket, most recently in 2005-2006.
5. Timed Out
In cricket, a new batsman must come to the batting crease within three minutes of the dismissed batsman being given out. The same goes for not out batsmen returning after a break in play.
As with number nine above, international cricket has never seen a player given out timed out. It has happened only four times in first-class cricket, all in strange circumstances.
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Evaluation
complete the following activity in your notebooks. when you have completed the activity send me a picture via whatsapp with your name.
Activity
1. Define the term dismissal.
2. List the 5 least common methods of dismissal in cricket
b) explain 3 of them.
Conclusion
we are now at the end of the lesson and by this time students should be able to define the term dismissal and also to list and explain the 5 least common methods of dismissal in cricket.