5-6 fielders and batsmen will be needed for this circuit.
When the batting side is ready they must try and run to the other end before the fielding side have caught the ball behind the wickets.
When the batting player (1) shouts YES the fielder (1) rolls the ball out to the next fielder (2) and then runs behind the stumps to back up.
If the ball reaches the wickets before the batting players then those players have been run out.
Fielder (2) then throws ball to the fielder behind the stumps and Fielder (2) goes to Fielder (1)'s old position on the cone.
Fielder (1) throws the ball to fielder (2) before joining the back of the fielding queue and the drill starts again.
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.
Fielding placement in limited overs cricket is a tactical chess match that changes with every phase of the innings. This article breaks down how captains should set fields during the powerplay, middle overs, and death overs, and provides practical coaching sessions for developing game-aware fielders who anticipate rather than react.
With IPL 2026 starting this month, we break down the art of powerplay bowling - field placement, line and length, and how to turn the fielding restrictions to your advantage.
Register for FREE and get coaching tips, top drills, session and more every week!
