When you think of cricketing greats quite often the first players who spring to mind are the great all-rounders, players who were able to perform in front of the wickets - whether they were batting or bowling!
Players such as the pioneering WG Grace, George Hirst and more recently "Beefy" Botham.
To help you create players who are confident in all areas of the pitch this session works on a wide variety of skills - ideal for refreshing the basics whilst ensuring your players are alert and working hard throughout this fast paced session.
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.
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