First outdoor nets

11-15 players ideally, 2 nets preferably. Batters will bat in pairs for 10 minutes each. Split the nets evenly with a theme, either: Pace bowlers/spin bowlers Mixed bowler types Bowlers could bowl an over each (6 balls). Or bowlers bowl in pairs alternately at batters. Make sure this is tailored to the individual. You might also like to incorporate a fitness element. IE. Run every 3 balls 'Pyramid' running - 1/2/3/2/1 every ball Batters call the runs for the shot they have played - add up their runs Play straight and late, if nothing else - remember this statement during early season batting. There is a saying that you don't play the cut shot until June - this isn't exactly the most constructive or helpful advice, but the principle of it is good - be aware of playing too many cross bat shots on early season wickets when the ball is moving around and seaming off the pitch. Encourage young players to play as straight as possible then. You can do this by practising straight bat drills, but also providing competition or incentives for playing the ball straighter (cones as targets or bonus runs during practise maybe). Players are most likely to come fresh out of netting indoors and do the following early season: Play back when they should be going forward Playing the ball too early due to the lack of pace outside (and hitting the ball in the air as a result!) Playing too square of the wicket Encourage players to play the ball underneath their eyes and closer to them as much as possible. Demonstrations and explanation of this should be made clear to players BEFORE they begin in order to make the most progress. Those players who adapt best early season to bolwer friendly wickets will prosper most!