Separate into groups of 3-4.1 player will stand out the front with the ball, while the other player stands in the 4x4M square with 4 different coloured markers, when the coach blows the whistle the person out the front will shout out a coloured marker. The player in the middle will moved towards that marker and touch it, he then moves back to the middle and catches the ball being thrown at him under am by the person out the front then quickly pass the ball back and repeat this. The player catching the ball must be always facing front when touching the markers.
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.
Fielding placement in limited overs cricket is a tactical chess match that changes with every phase of the innings. This article breaks down how captains should set fields during the powerplay, middle overs, and death overs, and provides practical coaching sessions for developing game-aware fielders who anticipate rather than react.
With IPL 2026 starting this month, we break down the art of powerplay bowling - field placement, line and length, and how to turn the fielding restrictions to your advantage.
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