For the main activity we will split into 3 groups and focus on all aspects of cricket. Bowling, Batting and Fielding. Group 1 "Rock N Bowl" ML to lead This drill replicates bowling with momentum rather than coaching a static skill. Firstly set the bowlers up side on to the targert with the non bowling arm facing the target. The bowler should hold the ball with both hands just under their neck and should begin to rock. (Shift weight from one foot to the other while bringing the other foot into the air. (Coach to demonstrate). The bowler should then extend both arms with the non bowling arm going down to face the ground and the bowling arm extending up high. The bowler shopuld not release the bowl and should continue to practice this until they feel comfortable. When comfortable they can start to release the ball at "12 o`clock". The bowler should be aiming to hit a square of cones down their specific lane and another player should be at the other side to retrieve the ball, then using the same skills and technique bowl it back to their partner. scores can be kept for example how many times the get the ball into the square or how many the team can get in a specific time frame.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
There are currently no more drills being shared in this category
A bowling change can dismantle a partnership, halt a run surge, or hand the match back to the batting side. This article explores how modern captains use match phases, matchup data, and rhythm signals to time their changes, with a practical framework coaches can use to develop tactical thinking in young captains at club and age-group level.
T20 data shows that teams bowling 40 or more dot balls win more than 65 per cent of matches. Strike rotation is now the most undervalued skill in batting. This article breaks down why singles matter more than sixes, the soft-hands and crease-depth techniques behind elite rotators, and a coaching framework to train relentless ones and twos under pressure.
Pre-season is the best time to rebuild and refine batting technique without the pressure of match results. This article covers the fundamental batting positions that underpin consistent run-scoring, provides a progressive session framework from shadow batting to live bowling, and highlights the common pre-season mistakes that coaches should avoid.
Register for FREE and get coaching tips, top drills, session and more every week!
