Cricket: cricket coaching

I ran a coaching session on Sunday where I took along a number of handwritten cards, from which the kids (U11s) could randomly choose "Super Over", "Bowl Off" or "Game Scenario". If they chose the latter, I had another set of cards they could choose from "Wicket Target", "Run Target", "Run Target - but boundaries don't count".Finally, they then draw from some more cards - runs (20-30), max wickets (1-3), overs (3-5).Each game scenario lasted around 10-20 mins, so in our session, we had time for about 4 or 5 scenarios. They appeared to enjoy it, but most of them said they wanted to bowl/bat individually for longer! Kids, eh?The idea behind these if to get them thinking about batting intelligently - rotating the strike, keeping the score ticking over, managing achievable run rates, etc. It's also a chance to give some of them some experience at captaining and having to make key decisions (bowling and batting order, how to place a field for different scenarios).Any ideas for variations I could try would be welcome. My session lasts for 2 hours including warm ups and any specific exercises I want to do beforehand.

How do under 12s practice different cricket shots? Delivery of the ball is so important.

Good day im coaching cricket for 10year old boys,they can only ball 3balls then they tired,any drills i can teach them,i really want them to do well

Where can I find coaching sessions for a 10 year old that has never played cricket before (Dad has)

I'm coaching an u/14 cricket team and none of these boys have ever played the game let alone held a cricket bat. Help!!

we are hosting a 2day cricket clinic for children age 8-14years old.any aids drills and idees would be appreciated.

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.

What are the best cricket coaching tips and games for kids aged 5 and 6. I am starting coaching this year and want to help keep 30 5 and 6 year olds happy and enthused for an hour or two each Sunday

I am looking at starting my own cricket academy and I am looking for a few ideas anyone care to share

I am a junior cricket coach. Please help me with training for kindergarten kids aged between 2 and 4 years plus also for primary and secondary schools.

Has anyone got any training idea's for coaching Cricket batting and bowling. Repeatedly bowling to the batsmen is getting monotonous

I am starting a cricket after school club for ks2 how is there a step by step guide to help the children use the correct bowling technique and also is there a good technique to stop the ball whilst fielding

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!

Hi, can anyone help me with a basic plan for a first session with 5 to 7 year olds in throwing and catching?

planning an "open house" type of session or event where interested kids will walk in for learning more about cricket and from here expectation is that they may join our regular coaching program. Trying to learn idea as to what activities should I consider for such event?

Hi I have had the offer for 50% off for 6 months cricket coaching come through but when clicking onto pay nothing seems to happen?

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at what age can my son start cricket coaching sessions? he is 4