0:00:02 > 0:00:04JOHN MOTSON: The crowd are going wild!
0:00:05 > 0:00:07Here come the Footy Pups!
0:00:07 > 0:00:11# They play like a dream when they work as a team
0:00:11 > 0:00:14# Footy Pups Go, go, Footy Pups
0:00:14 > 0:00:18# There's Pickles and Rex and Geraldine next
0:00:18 > 0:00:21# Footy Pups Go, go, Footy Pups
0:00:22 > 0:00:26# Rozzie and Benny and manager Freddie
0:00:26 > 0:00:29# Footy Pups Go, go, Footy Pups
0:00:30 > 0:00:34# There's Rachel, too And, of course, all of you
0:00:34 > 0:00:36# Footy Pups Go, go, Footy Pups
0:00:38 > 0:00:41# Go, go, go, go, Footy Pups! #
0:00:44 > 0:00:47Rachel Yankey, top international footballer
0:00:47 > 0:00:50and all-round sporting superstar.
0:00:50 > 0:00:54But when Rachel's not scoring goals for her team,
0:00:54 > 0:00:57she's playing with the Footy Pups.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01THEY CHEER
0:01:03 > 0:01:07Hi, everyone. We're all warmed up, so it's time to get moving.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11Today, on my team, we have...
0:01:11 > 0:01:13Number one, Emily.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16Fantastic, Emily!
0:01:17 > 0:01:18Number two, Dan.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22Oh, nice dribbling, Dan!
0:01:22 > 0:01:25Number three, Paige.
0:01:25 > 0:01:26Oh, I like that, Paige!
0:01:27 > 0:01:29Number four, George.
0:01:31 > 0:01:32Well done, George!
0:01:33 > 0:01:35Number five, Erin.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37Fantastic dribbling, Erin!
0:01:38 > 0:01:41Number six, Finley.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43Woo, look at that, Finley!
0:01:43 > 0:01:46Also joining us are Footy Pups, Rex and Rozzie.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50So, that's today's team.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52CHEERING
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- OK, guys, gather round. It's team-talk time!- ALL:- Yay!
0:01:56 > 0:01:58Today, we're going to look at cricket.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02It's a sport you play in teams with a bat and a ball.
0:02:02 > 0:02:04Cricket is quite different to football,
0:02:04 > 0:02:07so I've invited along a friend to tell us a bit more.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10Niall O'Brien -
0:02:10 > 0:02:15international cricketer, superstar batsman and wicketkeeper.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18When Niall's not playing for Ireland...
0:02:18 > 0:02:21he's playing with his county cricket club.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25Hi, Niall. Thanks for joining us.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- Thanks for having me. - Can you explain cricket to us?
0:02:28 > 0:02:31Yeah. Cricket is like football. There's two teams.
0:02:31 > 0:02:34One team bats and protects the wicket,
0:02:34 > 0:02:36while the second team bowls.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40The wickets are three poles with two pieces of wood on top, called bails.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42It's like a goal in football.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45A bowler tries to hit it and the batsman defends it.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47Wow! Sounds exciting.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50So, we strike the ball with our bat, instead of our boot.
0:02:50 > 0:02:52Is there a special way to hold the bat?
0:02:52 > 0:02:56If we place one hand on top of the handle, second hand underneath,
0:02:56 > 0:02:58and you can see we've got two Vs.
0:02:58 > 0:03:03- That's how we hold it.- OK. Brilliant. Shall we have a go?
0:03:03 > 0:03:07Let's see if we can make those Vs with your hands. Well done.
0:03:07 > 0:03:11- Excellent!- What are the three things to remember when batting?
0:03:11 > 0:03:14We need to make sure we lift the bat up, not too high.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17Step towards the ball and swing through.
0:03:17 > 0:03:21- So, Niall's set us up with a game. What do we need to do here?- OK.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23The aim is to keep the ball on the ground,
0:03:23 > 0:03:27line ourselves with the ball and hit it through the arch.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29Great start from the team!
0:03:29 > 0:03:34Lift your bat back, step forward and then swing your bat forward to hit.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36Yeah!
0:03:36 > 0:03:37Brilliant stuff!
0:03:37 > 0:03:39See that power?
0:03:39 > 0:03:40Nice!
0:03:40 > 0:03:43Dan lines it up. Lovely!
0:03:43 > 0:03:45Focus your eyes on the ball.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- Yeah!- Yes!
0:03:47 > 0:03:51One V, two Vs, OK? That will give you control.
0:03:51 > 0:03:52Emily takes a swing.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54Nicely done!
0:03:54 > 0:03:56That's a good shot!
0:03:56 > 0:04:01Whilst these guys keep practising, here's a reminder for you at home.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04Raise your bat, step forward
0:04:04 > 0:04:08and swing the bat forward to strike the ball.
0:04:09 > 0:04:10Now, we have a challenge.
0:04:10 > 0:04:14Throw the ball to your partner who needs to bat it away.
0:04:14 > 0:04:15Off you go!
0:04:15 > 0:04:17Good bowl from Dan.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19Great hit!
0:04:19 > 0:04:21- Yeah!- Yeah!
0:04:21 > 0:04:22Keep your eyes on the ball,
0:04:22 > 0:04:25so you can get the timing right of when to swing for it.
0:04:25 > 0:04:27Lovely stuff!
0:04:28 > 0:04:30Too early. Step into it.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33Great advice, Niall.
0:04:33 > 0:04:34Awesome!
0:04:37 > 0:04:40Brilliant, Emily! High five on that one!
0:04:40 > 0:04:42Oof! Good catch!
0:04:42 > 0:04:47- Well done, Rex!- Thanks, Rozzie! Cricket is fun, isn't it?
0:04:47 > 0:04:50Remember that time Freddie taught us how to play?
0:04:50 > 0:04:51Ha-ha! Oh, yes.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57Welcome to Pupton Park, where the Cheer-fleaders
0:04:57 > 0:05:00have turned the ground... into a cricket pitch?!
0:05:00 > 0:05:02Woo-hoo!
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- Agh!- Woo-hoo! Hee-hee!
0:05:05 > 0:05:06Huddle up, Pups!
0:05:06 > 0:05:08Today, you're going to play a game
0:05:08 > 0:05:11of cricket against the Cheer-fleaders.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15But we've never played cricket before!
0:05:15 > 0:05:18Oh! This looks scary!
0:05:18 > 0:05:20Don't worry, Pups.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23Cricket uses some of the same skills we use in football.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26And, look, I've made a cricket scoreboard
0:05:26 > 0:05:29out of some bits of wood I found in my shed.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32Isn't she beautiful?
0:05:32 > 0:05:33Oh!
0:05:35 > 0:05:40In cricket, one team bowls the ball, to try and hit these bits of wood,
0:05:40 > 0:05:41called a wicket.
0:05:41 > 0:05:47The other team protects the wicket, using their bat to hit the ball.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49The batting team works in pairs.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53When they hit the ball, they score points, known as runs,
0:05:53 > 0:05:57by running from one wicket to the other! Woo-hoo!
0:05:57 > 0:05:58What fun!
0:06:02 > 0:06:03Agh!
0:06:03 > 0:06:08If a fielder catches the ball before it bounces,
0:06:08 > 0:06:10the batter is out.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15The batter is also out if the bowler hits the wicket with the ball.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18Ah, wow! Let's play!
0:06:18 > 0:06:19Oh, can I bowl first?
0:06:19 > 0:06:22Sounds like a Puppy Plan!
0:06:26 > 0:06:27Ha-ha-ha!
0:06:27 > 0:06:31Being wicketkeeper is just like being a goalkeeper -
0:06:31 > 0:06:34I get to practise my catching and guard the wicket.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36Ooh! The ball's a bit smaller, though.
0:06:36 > 0:06:37Hee-hee-hee!
0:06:37 > 0:06:39Oh!
0:06:39 > 0:06:42You won't catch any cricket balls here, lad.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44That's what I'm hoping!
0:06:45 > 0:06:46Woo-hoo!
0:06:48 > 0:06:50Catch it, laddie! Agh!
0:06:50 > 0:06:54- Oh!- Argh! Oh! Argh!
0:06:54 > 0:06:59I'm supposed to chase the ball! The ball isn't supposed to chase me!
0:07:00 > 0:07:03Yippee! Four runs!
0:07:07 > 0:07:09Argh!
0:07:09 > 0:07:10Woof! Ha-ha!
0:07:10 > 0:07:12Nice catch, Benny.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17Pickles, stay still.
0:07:17 > 0:07:20- Huh? - I'm trying to hide from the ball!
0:07:20 > 0:07:21Ooh!
0:07:21 > 0:07:23Oh, what a howler!
0:07:25 > 0:07:28Three more runs! Woohoo!
0:07:28 > 0:07:31Those Fleas have been rushed off their feet,
0:07:31 > 0:07:33scoring an impressive 60 runs.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37Now, it's the Pups' turn to bat, but what's Rex wearing?!
0:07:37 > 0:07:38Ha-ha!
0:07:38 > 0:07:42This'll stop that naughty ball from hitting me! Ha-ha!
0:07:42 > 0:07:43Whoa!
0:07:43 > 0:07:44Oof!
0:07:44 > 0:07:46Do you need a hand up, Rex?
0:07:46 > 0:07:51No, thanks. I'm just going to stay right here.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53First in to bat for the Pups is Geraldine.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00Allez! Woo, woo, woo!
0:08:01 > 0:08:04Well done, Geraldine. That's one run.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07Now, it's my turn.
0:08:07 > 0:08:08Yah!
0:08:08 > 0:08:12Oh! Mind my beautiful scoreboard!
0:08:16 > 0:08:18Geraldine is running,
0:08:18 > 0:08:22- but a Flea fielder has hit the wickets and she's out!- Oh!
0:08:22 > 0:08:26And as Benny goes in to bat, the score is now...erm...
0:08:26 > 0:08:29Oh! Hang on a minute! Oh!
0:08:29 > 0:08:31..60 runs to the Fleas
0:08:31 > 0:08:33and 16 to the Pups.
0:08:33 > 0:08:35- Yeah!- Woof!
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- Out!- Oh!
0:08:39 > 0:08:42- Oh!- Do you want me to bat next, Rex?
0:08:42 > 0:08:44Thanks, Rozzie.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48Freddie, can I, uh, miss my go? I don't want that ball thrown at me.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51Oh, that's what the bat's for, laddie.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53You use it to deflect the ball,
0:08:53 > 0:08:56just like you do with your foot in football.
0:08:56 > 0:08:57Watch Rozzie.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01Quick! Run, Pickles!
0:09:03 > 0:09:06- HE GASPS - Look out!
0:09:06 > 0:09:08I'll save you!
0:09:08 > 0:09:10- Oh!- Argh!
0:09:10 > 0:09:15Great shot, Rex. You saved me and my scoreboard!
0:09:15 > 0:09:19Uh, does that mean I can go for tea now?
0:09:19 > 0:09:21No, I think it's your turn to bat.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23Uh-oh!
0:09:25 > 0:09:27Whoa, whoa!
0:09:27 > 0:09:29Oof. Huh? Hmm.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31Oh, Rex!
0:09:31 > 0:09:34You're meant to hit the ball with your bat, not your tail!
0:09:34 > 0:09:37Use the bat? Of course!
0:09:38 > 0:09:40Oh! Yah!
0:09:40 > 0:09:42Don't forget to run, Rex!
0:09:42 > 0:09:44Oh, yeah.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49Ha-ha-ha! I think I'm getting the hang of this!
0:09:51 > 0:09:53And as the match continues,
0:09:53 > 0:09:55Rex and Pickles are the perfect pair,
0:09:55 > 0:09:57scoring run after run!
0:09:58 > 0:09:59Agh!
0:09:59 > 0:10:03This is no place for my precious scoreboard!
0:10:03 > 0:10:04Oh!
0:10:04 > 0:10:07Looks like the Pups and Fleas have 60 runs each,
0:10:07 > 0:10:11which means the Pups only need one run to win the match.
0:10:15 > 0:10:16Yah!
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- Ah! We've done it! - Oh, I want to keep running!
0:10:23 > 0:10:25Hee-hee-hee-hee!
0:10:25 > 0:10:30Oh, at last, my scoreboard is safe!
0:10:30 > 0:10:31Oh!
0:10:31 > 0:10:34Oh! Whoa!
0:10:34 > 0:10:36You!
0:10:36 > 0:10:39Rex and Pickles have scored another six runs...
0:10:39 > 0:10:41- BOTH:- Bow-wow!
0:10:41 > 0:10:43..meaning the Pups have won!
0:10:47 > 0:10:49- Oh! - HE SOBS
0:10:49 > 0:10:51- FLEAS:- Use your bat like a football boot!
0:10:51 > 0:10:54When you hit the ball, just swing and shoot!
0:10:54 > 0:10:57Go, go, go...
0:10:57 > 0:11:00- Cricket bats! - ALL CHEER
0:11:00 > 0:11:02Oh, well done, Rex!
0:11:02 > 0:11:04Huh? Whoa!
0:11:04 > 0:11:08- Oh, scones! - ALL LAUGH
0:11:08 > 0:11:10Oh, Rex!
0:11:12 > 0:11:14There was no need to be scared
0:11:14 > 0:11:17of that cricket ball in the end, was there, Rex?
0:11:17 > 0:11:20No, I just needed the bat to help me strike it.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- BOTH:- Hi, Rachel!- Hi, guys.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26R-R-R...Rachel, what have you got there?
0:11:26 > 0:11:29Huh? Oh, it's my bat friend.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31Rex told me to bring him along.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35Rachel, I meant your cricket bat, not a real bat!
0:11:35 > 0:11:39- THEY LAUGH - Oh, silly me!
0:11:39 > 0:11:42Do you guys remember how to bat in cricket?
0:11:42 > 0:11:46Raise your bat, step forward
0:11:46 > 0:11:48and swing the bat to strike the ball.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- OK, guys, who fancies a game?! - ALL:- Yeah!
0:11:54 > 0:11:56So, I've split you up into two teams.
0:11:56 > 0:11:57We've got the Reds.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- Reds, can I have a cheer? - ALL:- Yay!- Brilliant!
0:12:01 > 0:12:02And we've got the Blues.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- Blues, let me hear you cheer! ALL:- Yay!
0:12:05 > 0:12:08Let's take a look with the Footy Pups, to see how to play.
0:12:08 > 0:12:09Come and have a look.
0:12:09 > 0:12:12To play this game, you need to bat, bowl and run.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15A player from one team throws the ball to a player
0:12:15 > 0:12:18from the other team who is batting.
0:12:18 > 0:12:19They must strike the ball,
0:12:19 > 0:12:23and if they do, they run back and forth to score a point.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28If a ball hits the batter's wicket, they cannot run.
0:12:28 > 0:12:29Oh!
0:12:29 > 0:12:33After two balls, the team-mates batting and bowling swap over.
0:12:33 > 0:12:38The winners of this game are the team who score the most points.
0:12:38 > 0:12:40- Three, two, one... - WHISTLE BLOWS
0:12:40 > 0:12:44Both teams look ready. Oh, it's a huge hit from Erin!
0:12:44 > 0:12:48Emily's got her work cut out to get that ball, as Erin scores a point.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51Have another bowl, Emily. Swing your arm back.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54She strikes again. Oh, she nearly forgot to run.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57Sensational! Another point scored!
0:12:57 > 0:12:59Good effort, well done!
0:12:59 > 0:13:02Wait until he gets there, Finley.
0:13:02 > 0:13:05- Finley bowls.- Go, go, go, go!
0:13:05 > 0:13:07- BOTH:- Go, Dan! Go, Dan!
0:13:07 > 0:13:09Dan, well done!
0:13:09 > 0:13:11Finley lines up another.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13Oh, he's got the wicket!
0:13:13 > 0:13:18Paige is next bowling and George for the Blues batting.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21Lift the bat up, step forward and swing through.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23Wow, nicely done, George!
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- Run, George! Run, run! - And George scores a point.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29A quick fastball from Paige, but he gets it.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- Paige runs to get the ball. - Well done!- Well done, George!
0:13:32 > 0:13:36WHISTLE BLOWS It's all over. Let's have a replay.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38The Blues were brilliant at batting.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41They hit ball after ball and scored point after point.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45Time for the Reds to bat. It's Erin bowling to Emily.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47- Great hit! - Run, Emily! Up and back!
0:13:47 > 0:13:49That ball's trying to get away from Erin.
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- BOTH:- Emily! Emily!
0:13:51 > 0:13:53Keep your eyes on the ball.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55It's a short one, but she gets it
0:13:55 > 0:13:59and is ready to run back and forth to each wicket.
0:13:59 > 0:14:00Well done!
0:14:00 > 0:14:03- Next batsman in. - Dan bowls out to Finley.
0:14:03 > 0:14:04He gets it away.
0:14:04 > 0:14:05Good shot!
0:14:05 > 0:14:08And he scores another point for the Reds.
0:14:08 > 0:14:11- BOTH:- Finley! Finley!
0:14:11 > 0:14:14Another strong strike there. I'm on the edge of my seat!
0:14:14 > 0:14:16Fantastic stuff here!
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- Come on, Paige! - She looks determined.
0:14:19 > 0:14:20George to bowl...
0:14:20 > 0:14:21She misses.
0:14:21 > 0:14:23Oh! Not to worry.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27George bowls another, Paige gets it. She's pleased with that.
0:14:27 > 0:14:28Can she make it back?
0:14:28 > 0:14:30- Well done! - WHISTLE BLOWS
0:14:30 > 0:14:32Phew! It's all over!
0:14:32 > 0:14:36I could do with a cucumber sandwich, but let's have a replay first.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40The Reds had a great game, striking the ball and scoring points.
0:14:40 > 0:14:43Let's go to Footy Pups Rex and Rozzie for the final scores.
0:14:43 > 0:14:48Both teams scored five points, making today's score a draw.
0:14:49 > 0:14:53My team today have been incredible at cricket.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56We've held the bat correctly...
0:14:56 > 0:14:58we've batted the ball...
0:14:58 > 0:15:01and we've made runs...
0:15:01 > 0:15:04all thanks to cricket superstar Niall O'Brien.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06That's it for today, guys.
0:15:06 > 0:15:07Now you've got the skill,
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- remember to pass it on! - ALL:- Yay!