Warm up Drill- Players are split into 2 even teams(marked by wearing colored bibs or tags), choose one team to start with the ball, objective of the game is to pass the ball to your team mates(only using underarm passes). The ball has to be passed between teammates 10 times for that team to get 1 point. The ball must not be thrown overarm and passes can not be above head height. If the ball is passed over head height or intercepted the other team gets the ball, as well as if the ball is intercepted but knocked down without control the counter restarts. Every player without the ball is free to move around in any direction inside the marked zone to either intercept or catch the ball(players must stand 1 meter away from player with the ball.
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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