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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

Back Foot Defence

If the ball is pitched on the stumps - but short of a good length - it needs to be played safely. Going forward to a delivery like this is dangerous and you will also increase the chance of getting out. Going back on your crease and meeting the ball at the top of its bounce will help you to be in full control of the shot. Also, try to meet the ball with soft hands. This means relaxing your hands on the bat handle, which helps to take the pace off the ball and reduces the chances of getting caught near the wicket.

Techniques

Front foot defence

Batting Mechanics

Hitting a Target

The practice should be setup as shown. Have one player as a wicket keeper and another as fielder. The bowlers take it in turns to bowl, with the fielder calling if the ball was a good line (pitched in the cones) or a good length (pitched level with the red hoop). If the ball pitches in the hoop then the ball is both a good line and length.

Fast and spin bowling

Off Drive

Batting Mechanics

Off Spin

Off-spin is the most popular method of spin in cricket. An off-break delivery turns from the off side to the leg side when bowled at a right-handed batsman. The spin is generated by the first and second fingers of the right hand. The more revolutions you can put on the ball, the better chance you have of getting more turn when the ball pitches.

Techniques

Running Between the Wickets - Catchers vs Runners

OrganisationOrganise a group as shown in the diagram. On the command " Yes " the batsman runs up and down the wicket. At the same time players in Team B throw and catch the ball to each other. As the batsman completes the 2nd run the next batsman sets off. Count the total number of catches made when the last better completes the final run. Teams change over and repeat, the winning team is the one with the most catches.ProgressionRunning singles or threes.One handed catches.Rebound catching.Equipment: 2 bats, 2 marked creases a pitch length apart. 1 ball (size and colour may be varied). Lines/cones for catching positions.

Ground fielding and throwing

Target Bowling - In team

Split the group into teams. Setup sets of stumps 20 yrds (22 yrds - Depending on age) apart. Have one player in each team as a wicket keeper. The object of the game is to hit the stumps, if you do your team gets one point. The first team to ten hits is the winner.

Fast and spin bowling

The Cut shot

Throw a short pitched delivery from (a) kneeling or (b) standing up - depending on the height and age of the batsmen. Throw the ball with pace outside off stump between waist and chest height. In a small sports hall: The shot is hit into a wall and fielders can stop the rebound.

Back foot batting

The front foot driving game

Set-up the pitch as shown. Use three sets of stumps Position incoming batsmen behind the wickets and safe from incoming throws and drives hit by the batsmen. Coach stands 15 paces away from the batsmen. Fielders must be at least 15 metres away from the batsman.

Conditioned games

Throw and catch up and down Ca...

Create a mini-pitch for every two players. In the picture there are 4 pairs and 4 pitches. Players must try and throw and catch the ball a set number of times consecutively, without making a mistake. Every time they drop the ball they should start counting from 1 again. The set number and distance between players depends on their ability. When a pair reaches the set number (say 5 for beginners) the pair can move to the next pitch and the players on that pitch move down (both pairs start from 1 again).

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Cricket: Running Between the W...

Organisation<br />Organise a group as shown in the diagram. On the command &quot; Yes &quot; the batsman runs up and down the wicket. At the same time players in Team B throw and catch the ball to each other. As the batsman completes the 2nd run the next batsman sets off. Count the total number of catches made when the last better completes the final run. Teams change over and repeat, the winning team is the one with the most catches.<br /><br />Progression<br />Running singles or threes.<br />One handed catches.<br />Rebound catching.<br /><br />Equipment:<br /> 2 bats, 2 marked creases a pitch length apart. 1 ball (size and colour may be varied). Lines/cones for catching positions.

General

Soccer Cricket Conditioned gam...

Make two teams of 6. The coach is the pitcher. He stands in a 5 x 5 yard area 10 yards from the wickets (5 cones in a row). Position one cone 10 yards from the wicket. The pitcher passes the ball from the mound in the direction of the wickets (line of discs). The batter must kick the ball and then run around the base, back to the wickets. He must be ready to face the next pitch which is delivered as soon as the pitcher receives the ball, passed back from the outfield. The batter continues to bat until he is bowled out (the pitcher knocks down the wicket) or caught by an outfielder. Continue until all batters on the team are out.

General

Throw Catch and Step Catching ...

Players work in pairs with 1 ball. They start very close together and with every successful throw and catch the thrower can take a step back increasing the distance between the players.

General

Sweep Front foot batting - Cri...

Played to a length ball pitching on or around line of the stumps Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. One batter and one feeder minimum required. 6 tennis balls per pair/group. Feeder looks to feed the ball around middle stump, using an underarm 'bobble' feed. Already down on one knee in sweep position, batter looks to play orthodox sweep shot (shot number 1), aiming for the line indicated on diagram.

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Ian Bell - Pull Shot Back foot...

The pull shot is a counter attacking shot to a fast delivery generally pitched half way down the wicket. Often played incorrectly but if executed well can score your players a lot of runs and force bowlers to pitch the ball up which will be easier to face.

General

Hitting a Target Fast and spin...

The practice should be setup as shown. Have one player as a wicket keeper and another as fielder. The bowlers take it in turns to bowl, with the fielder calling if the ball was a good line (pitched in the cones) or a good length (pitched level with the red hoop). If the ball pitches in the hoop then the ball is both a good line and length.

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