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Cricket: Group coaching for the back foot defence

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Horatius, Cricket Coach

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(see c50024a & c50024b for more info)
Set up for the practice
Think enjoyment minimises boredom and encourages repetition (repetition -> development)

1. Set up practice as shown in diagram.
2. Markers on the floor for fielders to stand on, should be 3 metres from the batsman. Be strict on this point - safety.
3. Mark out the target area for feeder to aim at for the back foot defence.
4. Ideal number for each group is 4-5 players -maximun activity
5. Feeder kneels 7-10 paces from the batsman.
6. Feeder says \"Bat Up!\", then feeds a dart feed, standing up, throwing from head height downwards. The ball should be aimned to bounce once and between the batsman's waist and chest height.
7. Each group has 3 balls.
8. Ideal duration of practice: 20-30 mins.

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Back Foot Drive Game:

The Coach throws each player 3 balls which they should aim to hit towards the left or right target.

If the ball is successfully hit towards the target the batting player must complete 2 runs.
If a boundary is hit then the batsman gets another ball.
If you leave the ball you get another ball.
If you hit behind or outside the coned area you are out (or minus 4 runs)

Back foot batting

Backfoot survival game (8 a-side):

Split your group into two teams, with the coach feeding the ball. There are two ways you can play this game:

1) All players have 4 feeds each.

Players are out after their 4 bowls or if they are caught out.

2) Players bat until they reach 20 points, at which point they retire. Players score a point every time the ball is played between the cones.

Back foot batting

Back foot defence:

3-5 people stand in each net, with one bowler and the others waiting to receive the ball.

Each bowler bowls 24 balls with the batsman getting 3 consecutive balls.

If the batsman decides to leaves one of the balls then they may have another ball.

On receiving 3 balls the batsman must join the back of the queue.

Back foot batting

The back foot defence survival game:

Layout for the game
1. Play as teams (5-8 a-side) or individuals (6-10 players).
2. With chalk or disks, mark out the fielding positions available.
3. Make sure the marks are 4 paces away from the batsman.
4. Short leg must be slightly deeper: 5 paces.
5. Slip or gully in normal position for cricket.
6. Coach must feed when possible (to save arguments).
7. Feed ball on one knee, 7 or 8 paces away.
8. Encourage fielders to shout \"Howzat\" when a catch is taken.
9. Set up the game and do a quick demonstration.
10. Give a batting order.
11. When using more than one team, make it a mini tournament. Winners play winners, losers play losers.

Back foot batting

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