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Choose the End and back up

8-10 players per group (set up two drills if coaching a large group) Set up: Player/coach stands between the two stumps, that are 20 meters apart (length of a wicket). One cone is placed 25m in front of the two stumps, in line with the coach and two cones are placed 2m ahead of these, acting as a 'gate' for the players to walk through when it is their go. Two further cones are placed 10m behind the two target stumps, where players will be backing up. The coach will name one end the bowler's end and the other stump the keepers end. Let's play: First player walks through the two cones as the coach rolls the ball out. As the coach rolls the ball, they must shout either "bowler's" or "keeper's". The player must then process this instruction, make the decision, and throw the ball accordingly. The player on the cone backs the ball up and returns it to the coach. The player who has just thrown then replaces the player who backed the ball up, and the player who was backing up moves around the outside of the drill and joins the back of the queue of players. Drill is continuous.

Ground fielding and throwing

Cutting & Pulling With Power

For the pull shot, coach stands with the bag directly in front of the batsman. Coach applies pressure to the bag, against the hitting direction. Batsman plays a pull shot, striking the bag and holding the pose. For the cut shot, coach stands with the bag at the side of the batsman. Coach applies pressure to the bag, against the hitting direction. Batsman plays a cut shot, striking the bag and holding the pose.

Back foot batting

Do or die drill

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.

Conditioned games

Ian Bell - Coming Down The Wicket

Coming down the wicket is an attacking option which puts pressure on the (usually spin) bowler and can force them to change their length. It takes confidence to come down the wicket but from this drill you'll be able to teach your players how to do it effectively.

Batting Mechanics

Off Spin - Grip

The off spin moves the ball from a right handed batsmans off stump towards their leg stump. The spin is generated from the index finger, this causes the ball to alter its direction and bounce through. The ball is held by the joints of the index and middle fingers which are spread along the seam. The spin is then generated by turning the wrist in a anti-clokwise direction.

Fast and spin bowling

The quick singles game

(.)Coaching pointsA. For batsmen (running between the wickets)1. Loud, quick positive calling.2. Changing hands always looking at the ball. Never turning blind.3. Non-striker backing up.4. Run the first run fast.5. Do not run past the crease after one run (because you might have to run again.)6. Run with bat arm stretched out in front of you.7. Hold the bat handle at the end.8. Run your bat in over the line.B. For fielders (creating pressure, stopping singles)1. Walking in, Threatening2. Pace to the ball.3. Watch the ball into your hands under pressure.4. Always back up other fielders and the wicket keeper.5. Get to the bowlers end to take an incoming throw.6. Know when not to throw.7. Know when to throw over the top of the stumps and when to hit them.8. Remain focused when under pressure.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!

Conditioned games

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!

General

Cutting & Pulling With Power B...

For the pull shot, coach stands with the bag directly in front of the batsman.Coach applies pressure to the bag, against the hitting direction.Batsman plays a pull shot, striking the bag and holding the pose.For the cut shot, coach stands with the bag at the side of the batsman.Coach applies pressure to the bag, against the hitting direction.Batsman plays a cut shot, striking the bag and holding the pose.

General

Ian Bell - Coming Down The Wic...

Coming down the wicket is an attacking option which puts pressure on the (usually spin) bowler and can force them to change their length. <br>It takes confidence to come down the wicket but from this drill you'll be able to teach your players how to do it effectively.

General

Ian Bell - Cover Drive Batting...

Ian Bell was famous for having the best cover drive in world cricket.<br>Batters should always be looking to score runs. When a bowler delivers a half-volley, it should be scored off and the best way of doing this is by playing the cover-drive. <br>Watch this drill to see how you can coach your players to drive like Bell!

General

Hitting On Top Of The Ball Bat...

Set up a bench at the crease for the batsman to stand on.Batsmen stand in set position.The ball can either be thrown or fed through a bowling machine.Straight balls should be pulled by the batsmen and wide balls outside the off stump should be cut.

General

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.

General

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Bowling under pressure | Crick...

When the batsmen gets on top of you or the game has come right down to the wire, you need to be confident in finding your lines and lengths when the pressure is on. Reinforce your skills and replicate the pressure of a game with this session.

Throwing accuracy under pressu...

Fielding is quickly becoming an art in itself and players are being picked based on their fielding credentials. Develop your players throwing power and accuracy with an element of fitness in this intense session.

Chasing down a total - Batting...

Create a belief amongst your batsmen and get them all on the same page so that when they come out into the middle, they chase down the total with confidence.

Bowling at the Death: Under-Pr...

Get out their tail-enders and keep the score down with this smart bowling under pressure session

Build Pressure Through Better ...

Improve your side's fielding technique and confidence with this session to build pressure on batsmen, forcing them to make mistakes and save runs so you have to score less.

Backing up in the field | Cric...

Don't leave it to chance - cover your team-mate's back and avoid fielding fumbles!

End of session refresher | Cri...

Put your players newly acquired skills to the test in a match format to reinforce what they have learnt in the practice session

T20 practice session - Batting, Bowling & Fielding

To improve your players' basic this high-intensity Twenty20 skills sessions focuses on all their core game skills!

Rebuilding an Innings after a collapse

Do your team know what to do after a sudden collapse of wickets during an innings? Teach your batters to recover and rebuild!

Junior Fielding - Ground Fielding and the Long Barrier

Break the ice and get all your players involved - Refresh ground fielding skills with this simple to set up session!

Pre Season 5: Throwing accuracy under pressure

Fielding is quickly becoming an art in itself and players are being picked based on their fielding credentials. Develop your players throwing power and accuracy with an element of fitness in this intense session.

Stop Runs Through Better Fielding

Improve your side's fielding technique and confidence with this session to build pressure on batsmen, forcing them to make mistakes and save runs so you have to score less.

Pick up Singles for a BIG Total!

No ducks allowed! This week we look at how to help your players get started when at the crease and looking to build a big score.

Batting against Leg and Off-Spin

Don't get bogged down against the slower stuff, get on top of the bowler with technique and nous.

Performance Practice: Increasing players' Fielding Intensity

This match-intensity fielding skills session uses a coaching theory that's straight out the England dressing room

Junior Fielding - Ground Fielding and the Long Barrier

Break the ice and get all your players involved - Refresh ground fielding skills with this simple to set up session!

Backing up in the field

No one enjoys an overthrow. Make sure your fielders are on their toes and alert to any wild shy?s at the stumps!

Bowling Under Pressure

When the batsmen gets on top of you or the game has come right down to the wire, you need to be confident in finding your lines and lengths when the pressure is on. Reinforce your skills and replicate the pressure of a game with this session.

Fielding Tactics: Learning to set a Field

There's no one size fits all field, that's why in this session we look at how to teach your players to read the situation and set their fields accordingly.

Improving players' stump throwing accuracy

How accurate are your fielders? Find out with this throwing technique and accuracy session!
pressure ANSWERS
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how to defeat a very good batsman????

how to defeat a very good batsman????

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Pre-tournament confidence tips?

How can I take preparation for pre tournament for boost up my confident

Rashed Iqbal Coach, Bangladesh

How can I improve my wicket keeping reflexes?

i am a wicket keeper so when i am standing near to the stumps how can i take a catch comfortably

Nishkant Jain Coach, India

How do I deceive the batsman with outswing bowling to get more edges?

I cannot get edges out of batsmen

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I need mental toughness tips (for off spinner)?

My off spinner is bowling well in the nets and in matches too, but he says that he is not confident about his bowling. Do you have any tips for improving his mental toughness?

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Spin bowling advice - good length? How to leg spin?

What are your best tips on how to do leg spin bowling? For instance what is a good length of bowling, and how can I bowl leg spin when under pressure?

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off break bowling tips

please give me some tips for off break bowling to i improve my bowling skills

Rab Nawaz Afridi Coach, Pakistan

Attack or Defend Batting Game

Hi - I need to create a session plan (20 minutes) for an Attack or Defend Batting Game, where the child needs to make the decision depending on the delivery whether to attack or defend the ball. Approximately 8-10 children aged 10 and 11 - any suggestions much appreciated. Thanks. Anil

Anil Noorani Coach, England

How to play under pressure

How to play under pressure in match.how to play every ball being under pressure,hit them to the boundary. Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Pavitra Londhe Coach, India

In pressure situation

How to play in pressure situation in team win when last player I was Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Archived User Coach

bowling drill with 4 people

Is there any basic bowling drills for beginners, which has 4 player taking part

jordyn dore Coach, England

Max Spin or line and length accuracy?

i am a left arm chinaman.I have started playing with a hard ball recently.At the start i was spinning the ball a lot but my line length was awful,now my line length has somewhat improved but the ball has almost stopped spinning.Meanwhile i am also struggling with my bowling action and the run up to

Muhammad Bilal Fatmi Coach, Pakistan

Middle practice scenarios

Hi all - have any of my fellow coaches spent any time running middle practice (outdoors) scenarios eg redeeming a batting collapse, batting against really defensive fielding, running between the wickets under pressure etc. Would appreciate your experiences. Thanks, Graham Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Graham Furber Coach, England

catching

how to catch the ball

Kavadi Sandhya Coach, United Kingdom

what is the grip for hitchhkers thumb?

what's the grip for hitchhkers thumb?

Anil Mattaparthi Coach, United Kingdom

how to play off spin

how to play off spin balls

Gamer yuvansh Coach, United Kingdom

How do I deceive the batsman w...

I cannot get edges out of batsmen

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Attack or Defend Batting Game ...

Hi - I need to create a session plan (20 minutes) for an Attack or Defend Batting Game, where the child needs to make the decision depending on the delivery whether to attack or defend the ball. Approximately 8-10 children aged 10 and 11 - any suggestions much appreciated. Thanks. Anil

Anil Noorani Coach, England

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