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!
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