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Kwik Cricket Conditioned games...

Divide players into two teams and then pair up all your players. Each pair should get to bat for two overs each. Each pair starts with 20 runs and can be out if they are bowled, caught, stumped, run out or if you hit your own wicket. Every time a batter is out 5 points are knocked off their total and batters swap places. The winning pair is the one which finishes with the most runs.

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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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Cricket Rounders Conditioned g...

Two teams of players, fielders vs batters. Playing with four bases batters must try and get around without being bowled, caught or run out by the fielding side. Every time they succeed and pass the forth base they score a point for their team.

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Fielding Warm Up Game Catching...

Work in groups of 10. Two rows of cones are set up, 5m apart in width and 2m apart.Players get into pairs, opposite each other, lined up behind the first cone with one ball.The first pair must exchange 5 catches before running diagonally to the next cone where they repeat the 5 catches.After this players run to the next cone where they now roll the ball 5 times to their partner. The partner performs an underarm pick up and returns the ball to their partner.upon reaching the end players jog back to the start and repeat.

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Catch volleyball Conditioned g...

3 teams 1 ball 3 zones 2 teams in the outside zones throw the ball over the team in the middle zone to try and land the ball on the ground in the opposite end zone. If the they are successful they score a point but if the team in the middle intercept the ball the teams swap.

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Chase Ball Conditioned games -...

When the drill is started both teams roll the ball to each other in the same direction (can be clockwise or anti-clockwise). The aim of the game is for the ball from one team to overtake the ball from the other team.

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Pull shot Game Conditioned gam...

Split the group into 2 equal groups. 1 team are the batters and the other side are the fielders. Each player on the batting team has 3 attempts to strike either a ball off a T or a dropped ball between the cones. The fielding team stand between the cones and the wall/  boundary. They have to gather the ball and throw it to their wicket keeper who returns the ball to the batter. Batters can be caught or run out.

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Pairs cricket Conditioned game...

Variation of the game - 8 a-side / 6 a-side (normal cricket rules)</b><BR> This game is for adults and more able players. 16-20 overs per side. Normal cricket rules apply, except that batsmen retire at 25 or 30 runs, and can bat again if the whole team are bowled out before the overs are completed (optional rules). 16-over match, no bowler can bowl more than four overs. 20-over match, no bowler can bowl more than five overs.

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Driving Game Ground fielding a...

<BR>With between 5-8 players on each team. Each batsmen must drive on one out of 3 deliveries and run on the driven one, then complete two runs. The fielders must stay behind the boundary until the ball is hit. If a boundary is hit the batsmen gets an additional 3 balls. If the ball is hit out of the grounds then 6 runs are awarded.<BR>1) Bat until all out <i>or</i><BR>2) Bat until teams wickets are used up i.e. 4 wickets per team.

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The quick singles game Conditi...

(.)<br />Coaching points<br /><br />A. For batsmen (running between the wickets)<br />1. Loud, quick positive calling.<br />2. Changing hands always looking at the ball. Never turning blind.<br />3. Non-striker backing up.<br />4. Run the first run fast.<br />5. Do not run past the crease after one run (because you might have to run again.)<br />6. Run with bat arm stretched out in front of you.<br />7. Hold the bat handle at the end.<br />8. Run your bat in over the line.<br /><br />B. For fielders (creating pressure, stopping singles)<br />1. Walking in, Threatening<br />2. Pace to the ball.<br />3. Watch the ball into your hands under pressure.<br />4. Always back up other fielders and the wicket keeper.<br />5. Get to the bowlers end to take an incoming throw.<br />6. Know when not to throw.<br />7. Know when to throw over the top of the stumps and when to hit them.<br />8. Remain focused when under pressure.<br /><br />Think! I must stop the single and build pressure for the batting side. Then I will force them into losing a wicket - and maybe the match!

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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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Grid Catching Game Catching - ...

Form a rectangle big enough for two teams of 6-8 players. The aim of the practice is to take 10 catches before your players either drop the ball, or have the ball intercepted by the other team. Important: Players can only run three steps with the ball.

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The quick singles game Conditi...

This game can be played in teams (6-10 a-side) or in pairs (8-10 players). Rules of the game: There should be a batter at both ends. If playing in pairs, give each pair two or three wickets. If playing in teams, when a wicket falls it is the turn of the next batsman. Tip and run, or two or three balls to make a run. The coach throws either all front foot defence or all back foot defence bowls. The fielders must stay on the cones or with one hand on the wall until the ball is thrown, otherwise batsmen automatically get a two run bonus. Ways of getting out: Bowled, caught, run out, stumped, playing an attacking shot, or failing to score off the limited number of deliveries. The batsman can only score singles but the boundaries count for overthrows. Overthrows: side walls = 2 runs, back wall behind wicket keeper = 1 run, front wall = 4 runs (Unless you hit a 4 you can run singles to add to the side and back wall scores.) If a batsman leaves the ball it does not count and he does not have to run. If the batsman plays and misses it counts as a delivery

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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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Roller Ball Ground fielding an...

<BR>Two Teams of 6-11 people try to partner along the ground throwing the ball to each other. They are not allowed to move once they have the ball and to score they must hit the oppositions stumps. No one is allowed in the the square of cones at any time.

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The front foot driving game Co...

Teams of 6-8 a side are split into two teams; batsmen and fielders. Each batsman has 6 balls to score as many runs as possible within the coned area only. If they are out they lose their runs and score -4 runs. When all the batsmen have batted they switch to fielding. If a batsman is not out they return to the back of the queue of the waiting batsman. The batting team bats until all the batsman are out.

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Do or die drill Conditioned ga...

11 fielders (including 1 bowler and wicket keeper), with 2 players batting and two padded up, waiting to bat. The 2 batters have one over to chase the target score successfully. If the players lose one wicket, they have 5 runs added to the required total. If they lose two wickets, they are both out. Their first over target score is 6 runs, then if successful, this increases by 1 every over. (6, 7, 8 and so on...) If players are unsuccessful in the run chase, they are out, and the next two batters come in. Bowlers rotate ends they are bowling from and fielders should be encouraged to get between the overs quickly.

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Soccer Cricket Conditioned gam...

Make two teams of 6. The coach is the pitcher. He stands in a 5 x 5 yard area 10 yards from the wickets (5 cones in a row). Position one cone 10 yards from the wicket. The pitcher passes the ball from the mound in the direction of the wickets (line of discs). The batter must kick the ball and then run around the base, back to the wickets. He must be ready to face the next pitch which is delivered as soon as the pitcher receives the ball, passed back from the outfield. The batter continues to bat until he is bowled out (the pitcher knocks down the wicket) or caught by an outfielder. Continue until all batters on the team are out.

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Bounce feed Conditioned games ...

This is a practice for more advanced players. The feeder throws the ball from a minimum of 10 metres in front of the batter, allowing the ball to bounce several times before it reaches them, before moving out of the way. The batter strikes the ball between the cones against the wall and the other players attempt to field the rebound.

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One Day Netting Conditioned ga...

In two nets you have one devoted to spin bowling and the other to seam. With 6 people in each net you will have two batsmen and 4 bowlers. Spend 12/15 mins in each net alternating between the two. For the batsmen after every 3rd ball struck they have to run and swap with their partner who is at the other end. For shorter periods of time, make it either every shot swap or every other shot, or give a time period to bat.

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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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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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One Day Singles Cricket Condit...

10-12 players are needed for singles cricket and players should pair up so that they can bat and bowl in pairs. Each pair has 1-2 wickets, once these have been used those players are out. The rules change depending on how many runs are scored. If the batsmen have scored between 0 and 15 runs they are allowed 3 good balls in which they must hit the ball and run, otherwise lose a wicket. If they have scored between 15-30 runs the batsmen have 2 good balls in which they must hit the ball and run, otherwise lose a wicket. Above 30 runs you must play hit and run, regardless of how the ball comes. Above 40 runs the batsmen are awarded a bonus, if not out, of 10 runs and then they must retire.

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Group coaching for the cut, ho...

(.)SWEEP<br /><br />Feed a one-bounce underarm from (A) standing up or (B) bobble feed. Throw a length ball slowly on leg stump which bounces around knee height.<br /><br />In a small sports hall<br />Hit into a wall and fielders will get the rebound or catch. Important - no fielders within the target area. Batsman stands at least 8 metres from the wall.<br /><br />Outside or in a large sports hall<br />Fielders stand within the target area. At least 15 metres from the batsman.

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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 ashmore Coach, United Kingdom

I am doing a Training Session on cricket.....

I am doing a Training Session on cricket, the basics, rules etc etc. This is based in an office with little space, does anyone have any ideas of any games that I could introduce? They could be fun or practical. Help would be appreciated!!

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Hi, I am nagaraj state cricket coach, in karn

Hi, I am nagaraj state cricket coach, from karnataka,India.since 20 years working with 8-19 boys. i need,new conditional  games, for the both the age group, it should hepl, fitness,fielding, batting, skills. and also need recriational games for u-8 boys.Thanks

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Good day im coaching cricket for 10year old boys,they?

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

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How can i introduce cricket batting and bowling techniques?

How can i introduce cricket batting and bowling techniques to juniors and beginners aged 6-9?? Whilst still making it fun so that they enjoy it. Too many of the kids I teach still throw when they bowl and play across the line when they bat!

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I am looking for software to enable me to record, monitor?

I am looking for software to enable me to record, monitor and improve player performance. Pitchvision seems a great tool to actually measure performance during practice sessions. CricketStatsz tells me how players perform during matches. But are there tools available which allow me to track a players performance, note down areas which need improvement and actually record the improvement, or lack of?

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2day cricket clinic

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

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Modified game?

I have got to run a 'TGFU' (teaching games for understanding)cricket session for my degree next week, which basically means i need to run a modified cricket session? I want something a bit different from the normal games such as continious cricket or the lords game?

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Drills for youngsters?

I am about to run my club's frist junior training session of the year and doe anybody know any good ideas for drills or fun games with youngsters (aged between 6-10) who are absolute beginners to cricket?

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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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Good cricket coaching tips games for kids aged 6?

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

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What are your favourite team building games?

 team building games

suzanne lambert Coach, England

Any tips with starting my own cricket academy?

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

Clay Smith Coach, Bermuda

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

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