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Cricket: Front Foot Defensive

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The defensive stroke should be played to a ball of good line and length.

Players stand in a relaxed and balanced stance, head and eyes level.

Back swing and step forward to meet the ball.

As they prepare to strike the ball the front shoulder dips and the front knee bends.

Shoulders rotate vertically and the bat decelerates on contact. The back heel should be raised to help get above the ball and players' bottom hand should be relaxed to avoid over hitting the ball.

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One Day Singles Cricket

10-12 players are needed for singles cricket and players should pair up so that they can bat and bowl in pairs.

Each pair has 1-2 wickets, once these have been used those players are out.

The rules change depending on how many runs are scored. If the batsmen have scored between 0 and 15 runs they are allowed 3 good balls in which they must hit the ball and run, otherwise lose a wicket.

If they have scored between 15-30 runs the batsmen have 2 good balls in which they must hit the ball and run, otherwise lose a wicket.

Above 30 runs you must play hit and run, regardless of how the ball comes.

Above 40 runs the batsmen are awarded a bonus, if not out, of 10 runs and then they must retire.

Conditioned games

Forward Defence

For groups of 3-6 people, with one player feeding. Feeder delivers 20 good feeds over arm, or until he gets a player out.
Each Batter has 3-4 deliveries then they run to back of que and rotate around.

Competition: The batter can choose to leave the ball or defend it through cones. If the ball goes into the air the batter is out. If you defend and hit the ball back through the cones you can call \"YES\" and run. If the ball doesnt go through the cones then you stay in batting unitl out of goes. (Target of 30 runs per group)

Front foot batting

Catching drill

Partners stand opposite each other and throw a ball back and forth, trying to see how many catches they can make in a given time (e.g. 1 minute).

Catching

Survival Game

Organisation: Divide the group into groups of 8-10 and organise as shown in the diagram. Each batter bats until dismissed by being bowled, caught directly or after one bounce or by lbw. Batter may leave or play defensively. Any attacking stroke used results in immediate dismissal for safety reasons. Fielders must keep a safe distance from the bat.

Equipment: 1 bat and 1 tennis ball per group. 1 set of stunps. Chalk markings

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ONLY FOR MORE ADVANCED PLAYER Played to a length ball pitching on or outside line of the off stump Batter must be low in their position, with head pushed forwards towards the ball Extend arms upon impact. Batter must accelerate shoulders horizontally, and hit through the ball. Ball should look to be played infront of square, and if appropriate/safe to do can be hit aerially. Batter can either switch legs (so back leg becomes front), or play off orthodox front leg (this is personal preference) Grip may switch if preferred to Encourage batter not to try and hit ball too hard, as this will be root of most problems here.

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Sample Bobble Feed

Ball is fed underarm from 5-10 yards away depending on drill Drills can be performed hitting back into net ideally. Ball should bobble/bounce around 5/6 times Feeder should feed off one knee to ensure accuracy throughout

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Set Position Sweep

Played to a length ball pitching on or around line of the stumps Batter must already be low in their position ready to receive feed, Head pushed forwards towards the ball Extend arms upon impact. Batter must accelerate shoulders horizontally, and hit through the ball. Ball should look to be played infront of square, and if appropriate/safe to do can be hit aerially. Encourage batter not to try and hit ball too hard, as this will be root of most problems here.

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Set up 1a

Head and eyes level, ideally above middle stump Feet parallel and foot length apart (this is a guideline, individuals may differ) Weight evenly distributed, with head slightly pushed forward Relaxed position, side-on Bat handle close to body, in line with and underneath shoulders

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Set up 1b

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Slog Sweep

Played to a ball slightly wider of off stump, allowing batter to free arms Batter must be low in their position, with head pushed forwards towards the ball Extend arms upon impact. Batter must accelerate shoulders horizontally, and hit through the ball. Ball should look to be played infront of square, and if appropriate/safe to do can be hit aerially. Encourage batter not to try and hit ball too hard, as this will be root of most problems here.

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