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Back Foot Drive Game

The Coach throws each player 3 balls which they should aim to hit towards the left or right target. If the ball is successfully hit towards the target the batting player must complete 2 runs. If a boundary is hit then the batsman gets another ball. If you leave the ball you get another ball. If you hit behind or outside the coned area you are out (or minus 4 runs)

Back foot batting

Group coaching for the back foot defence

Setup the practice as shown. Each player has 8-10 balls, then all rotate clockwise. In the first round of 8-10 players must play every other shot with the top hand only. Make the last round competitive: try to survive all 8-10 balls without getting out. If you are out, change round. On the practice round, players get another ball if one goes wide. On the competitive round, have 8-10 balls whether players leave the ball or play and miss. If a player deliberately plays an attacking shot he loses that round of 8-10 balls. (Be strict on this point).

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Group coaching for the back foot drives

Rules of the practice 1. All shots to be executed with two hands (top hand dominant).2. Each player has 8-10 balls, then all rotate clockwise.3. Give groups 2-3 coaching points to work on.4. Have about 3-4 rounds each (depending on time limit).5. Make the last round competitive; see who can hit all balls through target area along the ground. Fielders must stop the ball.6. If players leave the ball they get another ball. If they play and miss they do not.7. If players delibrately play cross-batted shots on leg side they lose that round. (Be strict on this point - safety).8. If a player hits the ball into the air, over the fielders, it does not count and they lose that ball.9. On the competitive round, if a player gets out, all change.Do not set up groups too close to one another - think safety! Coach positions himself where he can monitor all groups safely.

Front foot batting

Group coaching for the front foot defence

(see c50016 & c50016b for more info)Rules of the practice1. Each player has 8-10 feeds, then all rotate clockwise.2. Give groups 2-3 coaching points to work on.3. Have about 3-4 rounds each (depending on time limit).4. For the first round of 8-10 play every other shot with the top hand only (to show the importance of the top hand).5. Make the last round competitive: try to survive all 8-10 feeds without getting out. If you're out, change round.6. On the practice round, players get another feed if one goes wide. On the competitive round, have 8-10 feeds whether players leave the ball or play and miss.7. If a player deliberately plays an attacking shot he loses that round of 8-10 feeds. (Be strict on this point - safety.)Don't set up groups too close to one another - think safety! Coach positions himself where he can monitor all groups safely.

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Group coaching for the front foot drive

Set the practice up as shown. Each player has 8-10 balls, then all rotate clockwise. The coach calls bat up before feeding the ball for the batsman to drive the ball through the v shaped cones. If the batsman leaves the ball they get another ball. If they play and miss they do not. If players deliberately play cross-batted shots on leg side they lose that round. (Be strict on this point). If players hit the ball into the air, over the fielders, it does not count and they lose that ball. Make the last round competitive: who can hit all balls through target area along the ground? Fielders must stop the ball. On the competitive round, if a player gets out, all change round.

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Group coaching for the back fo...

<BR>Setup the practice as shown.Each player has 8-10 balls, then all rotate clockwise.In the first round of 8-10 players must play every other shot with the top hand only. Make the last round competitive: try to survive all 8-10 balls without getting out.If you are out, change round. On the practice round, players get another ball if one goes wide. On the competitive round, have 8-10 balls whether players leave the ball or play and miss.If a player deliberately plays an attacking shot he loses that round of 8-10 balls. (Be strict on this point).

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Group coaching for the front f...

(see c50016 &amp; c50016b for more info)<br />Rules of the practice<br /><br />1. Each player has 8-10 feeds, then all rotate clockwise.<br />2. Give groups 2-3 coaching points to work on.<br />3. Have about 3-4 rounds each (depending on time limit).<br />4. For the first round of 8-10 play every other shot with the top hand only (to show the importance of the top hand).<br />5. Make the last round competitive: try to survive all 8-10 feeds without getting out. If you're out, change round.<br />6. On the practice round, players get another feed if one goes wide. On the competitive round, have 8-10 feeds whether players leave the ball or play and miss.<br />7. If a player deliberately plays an attacking shot he loses that round of 8-10 feeds. (Be strict on this point - safety.)<br /><br />Don't set up groups too close to one another - think safety! Coach positions himself where he can monitor all groups safely.

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Forward Defence Conditioned ga...

Each batter gets 6 balls each and then rotates. The thrower delivers the ball on one knee making the ball bounce once to the knee height of the batter. If the ball is wide or the ball is left then another ball is bowled. The aim is for the batsmen to defend the ball and aim to hit the ball through the cones. For safety reasons no attacking shots are permitted.

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Group coaching for the front f...

<BR>Set the practice up as shown.Each player has 8-10 balls, then all rotate clockwise.The coach calls bat up before feeding the ball for the batsman to drive the ball through the v shaped cones.If the batsman leaves the ball they get another ball. If they play and miss they do not. If players deliberately play cross-batted shots on leg side they lose that round. (Be strict on this point).If players hit the ball into the air, over the fielders, it does not count and they lose that ball. Make the last round competitive: who can hit all balls through target area along the ground? Fielders must stop the ball. On the competitive round, if a player gets out, all change round.<BR>

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Divots! Conditioned games - Cr...

Scatter some cones (divots) across the area, some the right way up, and some upside down. Split the group into two teams - 'Hackers and Greenkeepers' - and spread them out across the area. On the word 'Go' the Hackers run round turning the divots upside down and the Greenkeepers must turn them the right way up.

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Off drive (groups of 3-5) Cond...

1) drop feeds to 2) who hits the ball on the second bounce. 3) and 4) get the rebound, 6 hits per person and then swap around.<BR><b>Variations</b> <BR>As above but with a staright drive and 3) & 4) move accordingly.<BR>As above, but an on drive, and 3) & 4) move accordingly.

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Fielding drill Ground fielding...

6-12 people needed. Player (6) starts by rolling the ball out to (5) who runs in and throws ball to the (WK). Coach now throws (5) a flat catch as he runs towards the stumps where (6) was feeding from. (6) now joins back of queue.

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LEAVE THE BALL AND PLAYING def...

FEEDING PROGRESSION<br /><br />Try to feed the ball on off stump line or just outside. <br />(a) Bobble feed - front foot drives <br />(b) Underarm, One Bounce - Front foot drive and defence<br />(c) Dart Feed (throw from ear downwards, one bounce) - (i) back foot defence and drive. (ii) Front or back foot<br /> (d) Underarm Leg Spin - Front of back foot (e) Dart Feed Off Break (give the ball air) - front or back foot <br /> Use any of these feeding progressions, starting with the easier ones.

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The quick singles game Conditi...

<BR>Setup the game as shown.The coach throws from approximately 10 paces away. Mark the front foot and back foot target areas on the floor with chalk or markers. Use markers for fielders to stand on or next to. Make sure that the batsman does not bat for too long (e.g. retire at 20)Position all markers so the batsman can just about run a single without being run out.

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Survival Game Conditioned game...

Two teams with the coach bowling. All batters have 4 balls. Each wicket that falls means that team loses four runs. Catch after 1 bounce = out. Players bat until they are out but must retire at 20 runs (optional). Runs are only awarded if the ball is played through the cones. If the ball is wide, or left, then the batter may have another ball.

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Back foot defence Conditioned ...

<br />Organisation: Organise the group as shown. Batsman plays the ball defensively only when it is going to hit the stumps.<br />1 point is given for every successful call of leave.<br />5 points are deducted if ball hits the stumps.<br />2 points are deducted if batsman plays the ball so softly that it does not roll beyond the line drawn 4 metres from the wicket.<br />Groups rotate after 5 attempts each. Winner is the one with the most points.<br />Safety: No attacking shots. Aim to defend the ball back between the cones and if you leave the ball you can have another ball.<br />N.B. An overarm throw will be necessary for this practice.<br /><br />Equipment: 1 bat and 1 tennis ball per group. 1 set of stumps. Chalk markings / Cones

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The back foot driving game Con...

<BR>Setup the practice as shown.Coach throws on one knee.All fielders except the wicket keeper and the player backing up must stand on the boundary between the cones until the ball is bowled. (Coach keeps hold of the ball when feeding every so often, to check whether fielders are moving too early).<BR>The Ball must be driven towards the target area, along the ground, and not defended. It must pass the first set of cones or the batsman is out. The batsman must complete 2 runs after striking the ball. The ball must be hit in the V to score runs. If it is hit outside that area or behind the wicket the batsman is out. (Give younger players another feed.)The wicket keeper must take incoming throws to the stumps either side of the original ones. Off side shots must be thrown to stumps on the off side (safety) and likewise on the leg side. Scoring: (Batsman bat one at a time):<br>4 runs if the ball is hit through the target area along the ground.<BR>2 runs if the ball is hit towards the boundary and the batsman completes 2 runs.<BR><b>Penalty runs</b><BR> 2 runs if a fielder stops the ball with his foot.<BR>1 run if a fielder move off the boundary too early.<BR>4 runs if the player backing up the wicket keeper misses the ball (when boundary is not hit).Ways of getting out: Bowled, caught, stumped, run out (no LBW). Also: not completing 2 runs after hitting the ball (unless boundary is hit); hitting the ball outside the V; not hitting the ball past the first set of cones; hitting the ball over the fielders on the boundary.

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Hitting a Target Fast and spin...

The practice should be setup as shown. Have one player as a wicket keeper and another as fielder. The bowlers take it in turns to bowl, with the fielder calling if the ball was a good line (pitched in the cones) or a good length (pitched level with the red hoop). If the ball pitches in the hoop then the ball is both a good line and length.

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One day nets - Bowling challen...

Set up two nets with 4-6 players assigned to each. Each net has a different type of bowler (spin, fast, leg etc.) Each batsman gets 12-15 minutes in the nets, they must play the ball back towards the bowler. On the 3rd ball they have to run up to a marked point on the net and then back to the crease again.

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Inswing Bowling Grip (Right Ar...

A right-arm bowler bowling to a right handed batsman will move the ball into them. The index and second finger should be placed either side of the the seam. The flat side of the thumb should be placed on the underneath of the ball. Ensure that the balls seam remains vertical and is angled towards the leg side.

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The Long Barrier. Techniques -...

<span style=&quot;&quot;font-family:&quot;>Approach the ball at speed and as you get into line with the ball, twist your upper body, leading with the shoulder furthest from the ball. <span style=&quot;&quot;font-family:&quot;>Bend both knees, so that the knee of the leg nearest to the ball touches the ground, but it is also next to the back of the heel of the other leg. <span style=&quot;&quot;font-family:&quot;>With fingers down and head forward, pick up the ball and then stand back up ready to deliver an overarm throw.

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Fast Bowlers Grip Fast and spi...

The index and middle fingers are placed either side of the seam with the thumb gripping the bottom of the ball. The index and middle finger joints wrap around the ball to keep the ball away from the palm.On release ensure that the seam is kept vertical and that the hand stays behind the ball to create backspin.

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Away Swing Bowlers - Grip (Rig...

A Right-armed bowler bowling outswing will move the ball away from a right-handed batsman. The 1st and 2nd fingers are placed on the top of the ball and spread either side of the seam. The side of the thumb is placed on the underneath of the ball directly on the seam. To make the ball swing, ensure that the seam remains vertical and angled away from the batsman.

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How do I start the coaching with 8 year old kids

How do I start the coaching with 8 year old kids

Dravish Hamin Coach, Benin

How do i prepare a 5 minute warm up for a batting session

how do i prepare a 5 minute warm up for a batting session

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Planning for Season

I am currently handling 4 ages groups for the coming season. How do I plan and organize the sessions for the 4 ages groups to ensure maximum fun, participation, engagement and learning.

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What should I coach at a beginners training session?

Im coaching an under 9's team ( GOD HELP ME!) and all though i have played extensively i have not coached such a young team before. Can anyone advise on a training plan designed for beginners / young players. Some ideas on how to make it fun and keep them interested would be great... thanks in advance.

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Teaching batsmen patience

Our top order collapses regularly, how do we train batsmen to be patient and build an innings? we play 40 over 1 day cricket, our bowlers give us competitive totals to chase but the batsman can't seem to build an innings.

Wayne J Hunter Coach, Australia

new young players - how to keep them coming back to training!

looking for one or two interesting drills/games for 9/10 year olds who have never played cricket, to introduce them to the game without overwhelming them with complexity and losing their interest

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40 boys cricket session

Hi Guys. I need to teach a cricket lesson to 40, 11 yr old students with a range of abilities in a sports hall. Need focus as well. I need them all continuosly engaged and all have the opportunity to learn and develop. At the moment i'm thinking starting with fielding games and making them competitive and them moving onto small group exercises of 3's or 4's focusing on one batting shot. I'm open to any ideas and any help of teaching 40 students at once? Thank you for your time and suggestions!

Ryan Cawley Coach, England

Fielding drills for large groups

Some fielding drills for large groups

Ashley Smith Coach, England

Back Foot Drive drills

Does anyone have any good drills or game based learning on the back foot drive for 11 year olds?

Tim Jenkins Coach, England

Teaching batsmen patience | Sp...

Our top order collapses regularly, how do we train batsmen to be patient and build an innings? we play 40 over 1 day cricket, our bowlers give us competitive totals to chase but the batsman can't seem to build an innings.

Wayne J Hunter Coach, Australia

40 boys cricket session | Spor...

Hi Guys. I need to teach a cricket lesson to 40, 11 yr old students with a range of abilities in a sports hall. Need focus as well. I need them all continuosly engaged and all have the opportunity to learn and develop. At the moment i'm thinking starting with fielding games and making them competitive and them moving onto small group exercises of 3's or 4's focusing on one batting shot. I'm open to any ideas and any help of teaching 40 students at once? Thank you for your time and suggestions!

Ryan Cawley Coach, England

How do I start the coaching wi...

How do I start the coaching with 8 year old kids

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