Game based play. Boundary is the inner ring on standard field.
Batsmen to work the ball into the gaps and try to get ball outside of the inner circle. Any ball bit that does not get outside the circle should be treated as tip and run.
Batsmen to be ready to run and look for singles.
Encourage creative play to find gaps or cross the boundary.
Fielders to call end to throw ball to and introduce concept of backing up.
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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.
Green July pitches and a shiny Dukes mean the ball is talking. Here is how to coach your batters to survive the moving ball, trust their defence, and cash in once the shine has gone.