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What is optimal length of a junior coaching session??

What is optimal length of a junior coaching session? Debate is 11/2 hours or 2 (midweek evening!)?

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Depends on the age group of your juniors, would go 90 mins up to 12 years and then longer. Mixing up the sessions is the key. Small sided centre wicket games are a fun way to finish and make the time fly

Tharaka SamaratungaCoach, Sri Lanka

As David said, it depend on the group and I also feel 90 minutes would be ideal for juniours. If you keep them involved in game based activities in a centre wicket, it will keep them active and competive always. And always ask open ended questions from them to modify the game and to make it more enjoyable for them.

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