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Back foot batting
Back Foot Defence
To play this defensive shot properly players will...
Back foot defence
3-5 people stand in each net, with one bowler and...
Back-Foot Defence
Played to a ball short of a length, roughly stump...
Backfoot defence
(for age 6-8 use footballs or giant tennis balls,...
Back foot defence: Playing in the V
Set up in groups as shown: one batsman, one wicket...
Back foot Drive
Deep step back in the crease. Back foot parallel...
Back foot drive
Played to a ball short of a length, roughly stump high ...
Back Foot Drive Game
The Coach throws each player 3 balls which they...
Backfoot survival game (8 a-side)
Split your group into two teams, with the coach...
Group coaching for the back foot defence
(see c50024a & c50024b for more info) Set...
Group coaching for the back foot defence
(see c50024 & c50024a for more info) Coaching...
Group coaching for the front foot defence
(see c50016a & c50016b for more info) Set...
Pull Shot
Deep step back into crease. Feet in line, body...
Pull Shot Game
The feeder, whilst standing performs a high-bouncing...
The back foot defence survival game
Layout for the game 1. Play as...
The back foot drive and defence
Set up as shown in the diagram Mark out...
The Cut shot
Throw a short pitched delivery from (a) kneeling...
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Batting Mechanics
Back Foot Defence
To play this defensive shot properly players will...
Back-Foot Defence
Played to a ball short of a length, roughly stump...
Back foot Drive
Deep step back in the crease. Back foot parallel...
Example of advancing down wicket
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter...
Front foot defence
Lean towards ball with head and shoulder forward...
Front Foot Defence 2
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Grip and Stance
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Leave the ball and Playing in the V
RULES OF THE GAME You must...
Off Drive
Lean towards the ball with head and shoulder forward...
Playing with spin leg spin 1
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter,...
Playing with spin off spin 1
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter,...
Pull Shot
Deep step back into crease.Feet in line, body...
Pull Shot
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter...
Stance and Backlift
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Sweep
Played to a length ball pitching on or around line...
Sweep Drill
Play shot from ordinary stance when competent in...
The front foot drive
Dip your head and shoulder more than for the off...
Use of feet To Defend
Looking to defend ball after using feet coming down...
Video Analysis - Batting
Video Analysis - Batting (forward defensive).<...
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Catching
Catching
For this game you need two teams of between 6-10...
Catching drill
Partners stand opposite each other and throw a...
Catching Drill
Set up as shown in the diagram. Groups...
Catching relay
Player 1 rolls the ball out for 2 to run in and...
Catching singles Game
The aim is to make 10 catches by the team without...
Catching to the left and right
Player 1 throws the ball to player 2 to run...
Fielding / Catching drill.
Two lines of players facing each other. Player...
Fielding / Catching drill.
Player 1 rolls the ball out for player 3 to intercept...
Fielding drill
6-12 people needed. (6) Rolls ball out to (5) who...
Fielding Warm Up Game
Work in groups of 10. Two rows of cones are set...
Grid Catching Game
Form a rectangle big enough for a team of 8 players Split...
Grid High Catching
Two teams. Use straight arm bowling feed, (aim high)....
Ground fielding drill
Two teams pass the ball to their team mates with...
High catching
Player 2 throws a high ball for player 1 to run...
Reflex Catching
Setup players as shown. Groups of 3. ...
Running on to High Catch
Player 2 throws the ball straight-up, player 1 runs...
Short catching relay
1) rolls ball out a short distance. 2) runs in, underarm...
Short catching / Underarm throwing
The fielder behind the stumps rolls the ball out,...
Throw and catch up and down
Create a mini-pitch for every two players. In the...
Throw Catch and Step
Players work in pairs with 1 ball. They start...
Walking in Catching
This drill is best perfromed in two groups of 6-8...
Wicket keeper - leg side take
The ball is thrown wide of the leg stump so the...
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Conditioned games
Back foot defence
Organisation: Organise the group...
Bounce feed
This is a practice for more advanced players. ...
Catch volleyball
3 teams 1 ball 3 zones 2 teams in the outside zones...
Chase ball
2 teams of 4 stand alternate in a circle, with 1...
Divots!
Scatter some cones (divots) across the area, some...
Do or die drill
11 fielders (including 1 bowler and wicket keeper),...
Driving Game
Coach delivers bobble feed to the batters. Each...
End zone volleyball
2 teams work with 1 ball. Split the area...
Forward Defence
Each batter gets 6 balls each and then rotates....
Group coaching for the back foot defence
Setup the practice as shown. Each player...
Group coaching for the back foot drive
Set up the practice as shown in the diagram. Make...
Group coaching for the back foot drives
Set up the practice as shown in the diagram. ...
Group coaching for the cut, hook and sweep
(see c50031 & c50031b for more info) HOOK ...
Group coaching for the cut, hook and sweep
(.) SWEEP Feed a one-bounce underarm...
Group coaching for the front foot defence
(see c50016 & c50016b for more info) Rules...
Group coaching for the front foot drive
Set the practice up as shown. Each...
Group coaching for the front foot drive
Create a V-Shaped area out in front of the batter. ...
Kwik Cricket
Divide players into two teams and then pair up all...
LEAVE THE BALL AND PLAYING defensively
FEEDING PROGRESSION Try to feed...
Off drive (groups of 3-5)
1) drop feeds to 2) who hits the ball on the second...
One day nets - Bowling challenge
Set up two nets with 4-6 players assigned to each....
One Day Netting
In two nets you have one devoted to spin bowling and...
One Day Singles Cricket
10-12 players are needed for singles cricket and...
Pairs cricket
Each team starts with a score of 200 runs. Batsmen...
Pairs cricket
Variation of the game - 8 a-side / 6 a-side (normal...
Pull shot Game
Split the group into 2 equal groups. 1 team...
roll the ball beyond the team to score
2 teams of 3-6 play with 1 ball between them. ...
Shy at Stumps Clockwise/Anti-Clockwise
Players take it in turns to throw the ball at stumps...
Singles Game as Teams
With a bowling machine set to a certain...
Survival Game
Organisation: Divide the group...
Survival Game
Two teams with the coach bowling. All batters...
The back foot driving game
Setup the practice as shown. Coach...
The back foot driving game
Setup as shown. As teams (6 a-side)...
The Back-Foot Off-Side Driving Game
Organisation: Divide the group...
The front foot driving game
Setup the pitch as shown. ...
The front foot driving game
Teams (6-8 a side). Each batsman has 6 balls....
The front foot driving game
Teams of 6-8 a side are split into two teams; batsmen...
The quick singles game
Setup the game as shown. The coach throws...
The quick singles game
This game can be played in teams (6-10 a-side) or...
The quick singles game
(.) Coaching points A. For...
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Extras
Back foot straight drive
Played to a ball short of a length, roughly stump high...
Back Lift
Bat handle close to body, inline with and underneath...
Bobble feed drill
Each batter gets 6 feeds. Drill is best done in...
Cover drive
Attacking stroke, played to a full, wide of off stump...
Cut shot
Played to a ball short of a length and wide of...
Drop feed drive
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. Feeder drops...
Drop feed drive from set position
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. Feeder...
Drop hands
Drop hands Maintain side on position, achieved...
Ducking
Played to a ball that at the body, usually head high...
Ducking 2
Played to a ball that at the body, usually head high...
Front Foot Defensive
The defensive stroke should be played to a ball...
Off drive
Attacking stroke, played to a full off stump line delivery...
On drive
Attacking stroke, played to a full, delivery, usually...
One handed drive
Drill designed to increase power of top hand, and reduce...
Paddle sweep
Played to a ball fuller quicker ball Batter must be...
Playing with spin leg spin 1
DESCRIPTION Can be done in pairs/ groups of three....
Playing with spin leg spin 3
Played to a ball fuller quicker ball Batter must be...
Playing with spin off spin 2
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter,...
Playing with spin off spin 3
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter,...
Playing with spin - off spin 4
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter,...
Rapid Fire Pull
Batter looks to keep weight forward, although...
Reverse Sweep
ONLY FOR MORE ADVANCED PLAYER Played to a length ball...
Sample Bobble Feed
Ball is fed underarm from 5-10 yards away depending...
Set Position Sweep
Played to a length ball pitching on or around line...
Set up
Head and eyes level, ideally above middle stump Feet...
Set up 1a
Head and eyes level, ideally above middle stump Feet...
Set up 1b
Head and eyes level, ideally above middle stump Feet...
Set up side
Head and eyes level, ideally above middle stump Feet...
Slog Sweep
Played to a ball slightly wider of off stump, allowing...
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Fast and spin bowling
Away Swing Bowlers - Grip (Right arm)
A Right-armed bowler bowling outswing will move...
Bowling Relay
All the players need a ball except for the wicket...
Fast Bowlers Grip
The index and middle fingers are placed either side...
Hitting a Target
The practice should be setup as shown. Have...
Inswing Bowling Grip (Right Arm)
A right-arm bowler bowling to a right handed batsman...
Leg Spin
Bowl the ball with leg spin grip back and forward...
Leg Spin - Grip
A leg spin bowler spins the ball from a right handed...
LOOP SPIN BOWLING.
Player 2 bowls the ball over the front set of stumps...
LOOP SPIN BOWLING.
Player 2 bowls the ball over the front set of stumps...
Off Spin - Generate turn
For this drill you need a wicket-keeper and a queue...
Off Spin - Grip
The off spin moves the ball from a right handed...
Partner Bowling
Organise the group into pairs and set up the activity...
Rebound Bowling
Each player has a ball. As with normal bowling the...
Rebound bowling (from coil)
1 tennis or incredi-ball per player. The targets...
Spin Bowling Relay
With teams of 4-8 people the players take it in...
Target Bowling - In team
Split the group into teams. Setup sets...
The Basic Grip: Side view.
The basic grip when bowling, shown here, places...
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Front foot batting
Attacking front foot drives
Player 2 throws. Each batsman has 3 consecutive...
Backfoot Drive
Each batter gets 6-8 feeds each. The throwing player...
Backfoot Drive
Split the group so there is between 3-6 people in...
Combination Grooving
Each time ball is driven through cones you score...
Driving for Boundaries
1 side bats and the other fields. Each batter...
Driving Game
With between 5-8 players on each team. Each batsmen...
Drop and Drive
Organisation: Organise as in the...
Forward Defence
For groups of 3-6 people, with one player feeding....
Front foot defence
Lean towards ball with head and shoulder forward...
Front foot defence - leaving the ball
The coach throws on one knee with a football style...
Front foot Drive
The Coach feeds 6 balls to each batsman, who have...
Group coaching for the back foot drives
Rules of the practice1. All shots to be executed...
Group coaching for the front foot drives
Set up for the practice 1. Set up the practice...
Moving Out Competition Game
Two teams have 3 shots each (moving out to drive)...
Moving Out to Drive
Exercise for groups of 3-6 players. 1 person...
Moving out to lofted drive (4-6 groups)
1) drops feeds to 2) who moves out to drive, aiming...
Off Drive
Lean towards the ball with head and shoulder forward...
Serve and Drive
Organisation: Divide the group...
Short Ball Practice
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter...
Sweep
Played to a length ball pitching on or around line...
The front foot defence survival game
Using the crease : Alternate front foot and back...
The front foot drive
Dip your head and shoulder more than for the off...
The Straight Drive
Divide the group into groups of...
Use of Feet - Full follow through
Quick feet from the batter are essential when getting...
Use of Feet Lofted Checked Drive
Quick feet from the batter are essential when getting...
Use of feet - Off Drive
Looking to hit ball towards mid off Quick...
Use of Feet - Straight Drive
Looking to hit ball straight back past bowler...
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Ground fielding and throwing
Ground fielding and throwing
Batsman 1 calls YES, Batsmen 2 then starts to run...
Ground fielding and throwing
Player 1 rolls the ball out, 2 intercepts and flicks...
5 Stump Pentagon Drill
10-18 players required. (Note diagram for accurate...
Awareness target throwing and backing up.
6-12 players. Make a boundary with cones, spread...
Batsmen vs Fielders
When the batsman (1) calls Yes the coach...
Batter vs 2 handed pick up and throw
The drill starts when the batsman calls Yes ....
Bounce Goal Game
Teams are competing to bounce the ball (via overarm...
Catch and move race
4 to 8 players per group. Player 1 rolls...
Catching in a grid
Make a grid with cones. Teams have to try...
Catching relay
Player 1 rolls the ball out for 2 to run in and...
Catch the ball
Ask the players to spread themselves and have 1...
Chase and retrieve
Player 1 runs out to a stationary ball and throws it...
Chose the End and back up
8-10 players per group (set up two drills if coaching...
Cross over underarm flick
1) rolls ball out towards 4), 4) runs in picks up...
Driving Game
With between 5-8 players on each team. Each batsmen...
Fielding / Catching drill.
Two lines of players facing each other. Player...
Fielding / Catching drill.
Player 1 rolls the ball out for player 3 to intercept...
Fielding drill
6-12 people needed. (6) Rolls ball out to (5) who...
Four Station Drill
12 players per group. One stump placed in the middle...
Front foot defence - leaving the ball
The coach throws on one knee with a football style...
Ground fielding drill
Two teams pass the ball to their team mates with...
Group coaching for the front foot drives
Set up for the practice 1. Set up the practice...
Hit the stumps!
The wicket keeper rolls the ball out for the players...
Keeper vs. Fielders: Pick up and thrown
The wicket keeper rolls the ball out around the...
Long Barrier pair defending
Two players per team, stood about 4-5 metres apart...
Long barrier penalties
Pairs stand 3 to 4 metres apart between a pair of...
Off Spin
Exercise for two teams against each other trying...
One Handed Throw - Left and Right
The wicket keeper feeds the ball straight out, along...
Pairs Target Barrier
Organisation: Divide the group...
Pick up and throw on the turn
1) runs out and picks up the stationary ball and throws...
Pick up on turn and throw to run out station
Batsman calls 'yes' to start the drill and tries to...
Rebound Barrier
Organisation: Each player has...
Retireve and Double Throw
Set up 4 stations with equal numbers at each. The...
Roll and Catch
Players work in groups of 4-6 players. Two...
Roller Ball
Two Teams of 6-11 people try to partner along the...
Roll Out, Collect and Throw
For larger groups, with a minimum of 5-10 players. ...
Run move ball and run relay
The player at the front of the 2 players runs to...
Running Between the Wickets - Catchers vs Runners
Organisation Organise a group as...
Run roll , gather and return ball relay
The player at the front of the 2 players runs to...
Serve and pull game
Divide the main group into smaller groups of 5 and...
Short catching relay
1) rolls ball out a short distance. 2) runs in, underarm...
Short catching / Underarm throwing
The fielder behind the stumps rolls the ball out,...
Shy round square
Throw ball round the square trying to hit the stumps....
Target throwing
Working in pairs with one ball per pair players...
Team Target barrier
Organisation: Divide the group...
The Long Barrier.
Approach...
Two Handed Interception and throw
(1) runs in picks up ball throws over arm over...
Two Handed Interception and Throw.
4 to 8 players per group 1) Rolls the ball out,...
Two Handed interception + Backing up
Player 1 starts on the cone with the ball and rolls...
Two handed pick up and throw (8-10 players minimum)
See how many consecutive catches the Wicket Keeper...
Two handed pick up and throw at a wall
1) picks up the ball and must throw over the top...
Two handed pick-up, throw and under arm flick
Wicket keeper rolls the ball out straight. (1)...
Two Handed pick up v Batters
5-6 batters and fielders are needed for this circuit. ...
Under Arm Flick
Teams of 3-6 people for as many groups as you like....
Under arm flick
The first player rolls the ball out to player 2...
Under arm flick against a wall
In pairs, when coach says go, 1) under arm flicks...
Under arm flick group race, angled throw.
2) rolls the ball out, 1) underarm flicks to 3) then...
Under arm flick run out game
BAT 1) calls YES. BAT 2) runs towards stumps. BAT 1)...
Under arm flick , shy, back up.
Angled throw a) from left b) from right 1) rolls...
Under arm flick vs batters
5-6 fielders and batsmen will be needed for this...
Variations
1) Right hand only 2) Left hand only 3) If ball...
Warm up drills
Roll the ball along the ground to a team mate. You...
Weak and Strong Run Out Station
Wicket keeper rolls the ball out straight when...
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Running between the wickets
Batsmen vs Fielders
When the batsman (1) calls Yes the coach...
Batter vs 2 handed pick up and throw
The drill starts when the batsman calls Yes ....
Moving Out Competition Game
Two teams have 3 shots each (moving out to drive)...
Pick up on turn and throw to run out station
Batsman calls 'yes' to start the drill and tries to...
Running Between the Wickets - Catchers vs Runners
Organisation Organise a group as...
Running between the wickets relay
Players line up in two opposing team. Every...
Running Between Wickets Relay
In teams; have a relay race over a short distance,...
Under arm flick run out game
BAT 1) calls YES. BAT 2) runs towards stumps. BAT 1)...
Under arm flick vs batters
5-6 fielders and batsmen will be needed for this...
Warm up drill 1 - Ball Retrieve Fitness
Four cones are placed in all four corners of...
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Techniques
Away Swing Bowlers - Grip (Right arm)
A Right-armed bowler bowling outswing will move...
Back Foot Defence
If the ball is pitched on the stumps - but short...
Back foot drive
Played to a ball short of a length, roughly stump high ...
Example of advancing down wicket
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter...
Front View (no Gloves)
The two V's of the grip pointing down the shoulder...
Grip - Indication of Vs
The bat should be placed directly between two feet. ...
Grip - Indication of Vs
The bat should be placed directly between two feet. ...
Inswing Bowling Grip (Right Arm)
A right-arm bowler bowling to a right handed batsman...
Leg Glance
1. Move both feet back towards the stumps, opening...
Leg Spin - Grip
A leg spin bowler spins the ball from a right handed...
Off Spin
Off-spin is the most popular method of spin...
Off Spin - Grip
The off spin moves the ball from a right handed...
Playing with spin leg spin 1
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter,...
Playing with spin off spin 1
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter,...
Pull Shot
Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter...
Pull Stroke.
1. As the backswing begins, the head, shoulders and...
Sample drop feed
Balls is dropped on a length to batter by feeder Ball...
Swaying Away
Played to a ball that is at the body, usually rising...
Sweep Drill
Play shot from ordinary stance when competent in...
Technique Sheet
The Long Barrier.
Approach...
Use of Feet - Full follow through
Quick feet from the batter are essential when getting...
Use of Feet Lofted Checked Drive
Quick feet from the batter are essential when getting...
Use of feet - Off Drive
Looking to hit ball towards mid off Quick...
Use of Feet - Straight Drive
Looking to hit ball straight back past bowler ...
Use of feet To Defend
Looking to defend ball after using feet coming down...
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Wicket - keeping
Catching Drill
Set up as shown in the diagram. Groups...
Catching the edged ball
Setup the practice as shown.The bowler...
Develop diving
Setup the practice as shown. Split the...
Diving Practice
Divide the main group into smaller groups of 4 and...
Moving Up to the Stumps
Divide into pairs and set up the activity as shown...
Play and Miss
Split the group into teams of 4.Setup...
Reflex Catching
Setup players as shown. Groups of 3....
Shadowing
A match intensity drill to help improve keepers...
Standing Up - Leg Side Take
Divide the group into pairs. Player A throws ball...
Standing Up - Off Side Take
Divide the group into pairs. Player A throws ball...
Standing Up - Straight Ball
Divide the group into pairs. Player A throws ball...
Taking an Off Side Ball
Organise as shown with player A (feeder) throwing...
Taking a Straight Ball
Divide the group into pairs. Player A throws the...
Two Balls - One Keeper
Set up the practice as shown.Two balls...
Wicket keeper - leg side take
The ball is thrown wide of the leg stump so the...
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