When most players hear the word fitness often their hearts will sink, but not all fitness sessions have to be painful! By making all the drills in this session cricket related you can keep your players motivated and engaged throughout as they can instantly see the direct benefit of completing these specific cricketing skills.
In the modern game fitness is becoming more and more important. The fitter a player is, the better they can consistently perform skills and continue to concentrate, especially with a longer game time (something that needs to be emphasised to even the most reluctant of players)! Make sure your players fit and ready for their next game!
Final thought: Cricket is a game of small margins, it's the small 1-2% improvements that can make all the difference!
Game-based training and match simulation prepare players for real competition more effectively than isolated drills. Modern coaching integrates pressure scenarios, decision-making, and competitive situations into every training session.
Catches win matches remains cricket's truest saying. From high balls under lights to sharp slip catches, the ability to hold chances consistently separates winning teams from those that let matches slip away.
Elite running between wickets adds significant runs without risk. Quick singles, converted twos, and intelligent strike rotation separate the best batting partnerships from average ones across all formats.