The batsmen face up against a bowling machine and are set targets of aiming for the different coloured markers with people out on the boundaries catching the balls for high ball catches as practice as well
Goal: It gets the players used to picking their strongest areas when hitting the ball and finding out how they can hit the ball into the called out zones when the ball is not in the area that is necessarily easy to hit
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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