Blue fielders start on left with red fielders on right. Feeder sends ball out to middle where blue fielder stops the ball using the long barrier and then throws back to feeder over the stumps. Red fielder runs across and covers blue fielder in the event of a misfield. When everyone has moved across to the opposite side, the drill starts again going back the other way.
The new Laws of Cricket are in force from 1 October 2026 and the 'bunny hop' boundary catch is gone. Here is how to coach your fielders to catch on the rope this winter.
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.