When most players hear the word fitness often their hearts will sink, but not all fitness sessions have to be painful! By making all the drills in this session cricket related you can keep your players motivated and engaged throughout as they can instantly see the direct benefit of completing these specific cricketing skills.
In the modern game fitness is becoming more and more important. The fitter a player is, the better they can consistently perform skills and continue to concentrate, especially with a longer game time (something that needs to be emphasised to even the most reluctant of players)! Make sure your players fit and ready for their next game!
Final thought: Cricket is a game of small margins, it's the small 1-2% improvements that can make all the difference!
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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