Game Based Learning
Wairarapa Cricket are developing a District-wide, system-based approach to the coach experience for our participants. This is fully aligned to the Smash Play approach to skill acquisition and adaptability as established at the New Zealand Cricket level.
From September 2021 to July 2023, Wairarapa Cricket Association GM Simon Roseingrave was seconded to NZ Cricket as the Strengthen and Adapt Junior and Youth lead, with this role being formative in the development of the Smash Play Way.
This is a modern approach to establishing cricket technique and adaptations through a game play approach – these games are locally created and developed as resources to support our coaches in this space.
Full & Straight
A net based game designed for batters and bowlers to compete, but also somehow work together
Bombs Away
A fielding game based upon competing to take catches
Stump Steal
A bowling game – racing to get rid of your stumps