Short catching and underarm throwing.
Two teams. One fielder behind the stumps rolls the ball out to their team, the first player picks the ball up and throws it back to the fielder. The last fielder swaps with fielder one. First team to complete 20 passes.
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.