Encouraging junior batters to develop an off-side game. Only 1 fielder allowed in front of square on the off-side. An extra set of stumps is added as a 4/5/6 stump-line off-side target for the bowlers to try and hit. Try to pair-up left-handers (and move the extra set of stumps to their off-side channel). Everything bowled down leg-side is a no-ball + free hit. The off-side boundary (in front of square) can be 6/8 instead of 4/6.
Identify which deliveries we can play attacking shots to on the off-side.
Bowlers encouraged to bowl in 'the corridor' outside off - but explain why the field is not set for it.
A bowling change can dismantle a partnership, halt a run surge, or hand the match back to the batting side. This article explores how modern captains use match phases, matchup data, and rhythm signals to time their changes, with a practical framework coaches can use to develop tactical thinking in young captains at club and age-group level.
T20 data shows that teams bowling 40 or more dot balls win more than 65 per cent of matches. Strike rotation is now the most undervalued skill in batting. This article breaks down why singles matter more than sixes, the soft-hands and crease-depth techniques behind elite rotators, and a coaching framework to train relentless ones and twos under pressure.
Pre-season is the best time to rebuild and refine batting technique without the pressure of match results. This article covers the fundamental batting positions that underpin consistent run-scoring, provides a progressive session framework from shadow batting to live bowling, and highlights the common pre-season mistakes that coaches should avoid.
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