IMPORTANCE OF SOUND IN CRICKET (BLIND)

Learning Outcomes

1.Sound is used to play cricket by visually challenged person.

2.Sound is produced by vibrating objects.

3.Hearing sensation can be used to play.

4.Develop cognitive skill.

5. Learn about values of integrity and respect

Description Of Activity

1.Students are taken to the field to observe the rules followed by  cricket player of  visually challenged team.

2. The major adaptation is the ball, which is significantly larger than a standard cricket ball and filled with ball bearings to provide audible cues.

3. The size allows partially sighted players to see the ball and the contents allow blind players to hear it. 

4. The wicket (stumps) is also larger, made of metal tubes painted in fluorescent colours, to allow partially sighted players to see and blind players to touch it in order to correctly orient themselves when batting or bowling.

5. Verbal signals are widely used both by umpires and players: in particular, the bowler must shout 'Play!' as he releases the ball.

6. The delivery is required to pitch at least twice when bowled to a completely blind batsman (once when bowled to a partially sighted batsman), but must not be rolling. 

7. Totally blind batsmen cannot be out due to being stumped, and must be found to be LBW twice before going out. Totally blind fielders are allowed to take a catch on the bounce.

8.Now some students can be blindfolded and tried the game, under the supervision of teachers . So that they are able to play by the sound produced by the ball , bowler etc.

Variations

Instead of playing as regular cricket ,be careful while bowling ball as students are blindfolded

Coaching Tips

1.Safety of students is very important.

2.Keep safe distance between players , as they are not well acquainted with  this type of practice.

Equipment/Material Required

Bat , ball ,stump , blindfolds