The bowling action likened to a windmill can be tought to the children. a simple explanation of moving one's arms like a windmill will do. emphasise point of release and aim. use oversized tennis balls. make sure the kids have something like a hula hoop to aim at on the ground (in order to practice for length).
The covers are on and the last tea has been served. What your club does between now and April decides how the next season starts. Here is a simple, honest winter plan for players, bowlers and juniors.
August is when seasons are decided, and most club games are lost chasing rather than setting. Give your batters a framework for the chase and you win the close ones.
Green July pitches and a shiny Dukes mean the ball is talking. Here is how to coach your batters to survive the moving ball, trust their defence, and cash in once the shine has gone.