This week's session works on your players' cricket fitness, making sure your players have the stamina to keep working harder for longer!
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 instantly see the direct benefit of completing these specific cricketing skills.
Aspects of fitness covered in this session include:
In the modern game fitness is essential. The fitter a player is, the better they can consistently perform skills and continue to concentrate, especially with a longer game time! Make sure your players fit and ready for their next game!
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