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Cricket warm up's for batters

Looking for ideas for warm up drills and games for batters before a net session

phil ashmoreCoach, United Kingdom

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Annabel DunnillCoach, England

Hi Phil,

Great question. It's vital to carry out a thorough warm up prior to any session to get your players both mentally and physically prepared. I like to start with a short jog to get the blood flowing followed by a full body stretch. Here's a great drill to get you started! Check out more stretches and drills to prepare your batters for the session ahead under the 'Injury Prevention' tab.

Hope this helps.

Archie

Lunge with Rotation

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Start by standing straight. Take a step forward (lunge) with your knee over your front foot and back knee bent. Turn your torso and upper body in both directions. Step back and repeat on other leg.

Lunge with Rotation

DESCRIPTION

Start by standing straight. Take a step forward (lunge) with your knee over your front foot and back knee bent. Turn your torso and upper body in both directions. Step back and repeat on other leg.

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