A match intensity drill to help improve keepers all round skills and concentration.
Player ideally work in groups of 3.
Batters must be experienced enough to be able to play and miss the ball well.
Coach may wish to do this to keep drill moving.
Progressions:
Players can use a cone to deflect the ball, replicating an edge, instead of a bat missing the ball completely to vary the drill.
Players can also try to stand left handed to replicate a left handed batter.
The 15-second routine that separates good players from great ones. Mental awareness is the new fitness metric for 2026 cricket.
The biggest T20 World Cup ever, historic qualifications, and evolving playing conditions make 2026 a landmark year for cricket. Here's what coaches need to know.
Game-based training and match simulation prepare players for real competition more effectively than isolated drills. Modern coaching integrates pressure scenarios, decision-making, and competitive situations into every training session.