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Catching the edged ball

Setup the practice as shown. The bowler throws the ball underarm towards the wicketkeeper. The batsman can either deflect the ball, leave it alone or swing at the ball and miss it (on purpose). Rotate positions after ten throws. Wicket keeper may want to wear a helmet as a safety precaution.

Wicket - keeping

Group coaching for the back foot defence

Setup the practice as shown. Each player has 8-10 balls, then all rotate clockwise. In the first round of 8-10 players must play every other shot with the top hand only. Make the last round competitive: try to survive all 8-10 balls without getting out. If you are out, change round. On the practice round, players get another ball if one goes wide. On the competitive round, have 8-10 balls whether players leave the ball or play and miss. If a player deliberately plays an attacking shot he loses that round of 8-10 balls. (Be strict on this point).

Conditioned games

Group coaching for the back foot drives

Rules of the practice 1. All shots to be executed with two hands (top hand dominant).2. Each player has 8-10 balls, then all rotate clockwise.3. Give groups 2-3 coaching points to work on.4. Have about 3-4 rounds each (depending on time limit).5. Make the last round competitive; see who can hit all balls through target area along the ground. Fielders must stop the ball.6. If players leave the ball they get another ball. If they play and miss they do not.7. If players delibrately play cross-batted shots on leg side they lose that round. (Be strict on this point - safety).8. If a player hits the ball into the air, over the fielders, it does not count and they lose that ball.9. On the competitive round, if a player gets out, all change.Do not set up groups too close to one another - think safety! Coach positions himself where he can monitor all groups safely.

Front foot batting

Group coaching for the front foot drive

Set the practice up as shown. Each player has 8-10 balls, then all rotate clockwise. The coach calls bat up before feeding the ball for the batsman to drive the ball through the v shaped cones. If the batsman leaves the ball they get another ball. If they play and miss they do not. If players deliberately play cross-batted shots on leg side they lose that round. (Be strict on this point). If players hit the ball into the air, over the fielders, it does not count and they lose that ball. Make the last round competitive: who can hit all balls through target area along the ground? Fielders must stop the ball. On the competitive round, if a player gets out, all change round.

Conditioned games

Roller Ball

Two Teams of 6-11 people try to partner along the ground throwing the ball to each other. They are not allowed to move once they have the ball and to score they must hit the oppositions stumps. No one is allowed in the the square of cones at any time.

Ground fielding and throwing

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 Throwing and Hitting the Stumps

Set up as shown: two sets of stumps with a wicket keeper with a ball behind each. Two lines of players. The WK facing the two lines starts by throwing the ball out for player 1 to run out and catch Player 1 catches the ball and throws the ball over the stumps for the WK to catch. The second WK (player 4) now rolls the ball out for the fielder to run onto, gather and then throw at the stumps. Player 4 collects the ball and leaves it behind the stumps for the fielder. Players then rotate, with players 4 joining the back of the opposite line and player 1 taking up the role of second WK. Drill should be continuous.

Ground fielding and throwing

The back foot defence survival game

Layout for the game1. 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

Drop feed drive from set posit...

Can be done in pairs/ groups of three. Feeder drops ball in front of batter (with arm out horizontally, standing on the off side of the batsman for safety purposes). Batter steps towards the ball, and aim to drive the ball on the second bounce/half volley, driving the ball on the ground through the target zones. Each group needs 6 tennis balls. 6 feeds per batter rotate clockwise. Drill is best done in nets (2 grounds per net in opposite directions) .Encourage players to wear at least batting gloves when doing this drill.

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Front Foot Drive Positioning F...

Set up two cones half way down the wicket, one central and one leg side.Feed from a bobble feed.Batter to hit from the front foot drive set position, knees and feet facing down the wicket, and aiming for one of the two cones. If the shot is an on drive (towards left cone), batter to hold the shape, and take small steps towards the direction of the shot to the cone. If the shot is a straight drive (middle cone), batter to simply hold the shape.

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Cross over underarm flick Grou...

1) rolls ball out towards 4), 4) runs in picks up the ball and flicks to stumps with 3) backing up. 4) takes up 3)s position, 3) then rolls out towards 2) who runs in and flicks ball towards stump with 1) backing up and runs to take up 3)s position. Soon as ball is feed out by 1) or 3) they run up the side and join the back of the queue.

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On Drive from Set Position Fro...

Set up two cones half way down the wicket, one central and one leg side. Feed from around the wicket with a bobble feed. Batter to hit from the on drive set position, knees and feet facing down the wicket, and aiming for the two cones.  Back lift over first/second slip, hit a straight line through the ball to the target area. Batter to hold the shape, and take small steps towards the direction of the shot to the cone. 

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Overarm Throw From Standing Po...

<br>The player starts in a power position with feet aligned to targetThe players' front leg steps over the hurdle, ensuring it keeps pointing towards the intended targetReceiving player collects the ball and repeats the drill

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Open Stance to Drive Position ...

Batsman stands with an exaggerated open stance.On contact with the ball the batsman is to get into position for the drive and step into where the shot should go. Alternate between the exaggerated, open stance and the batsmans normal stance.

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Standing Up - Off Side Take Wi...

Divide the group into pairs. Player A throws ball wide off the off stump so the Wicket Keeper has to move across to the right to take the ball (in the correct stance). If players are capable, bowl from the coil position.

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Sample drop feed Techniques - ...

Balls is dropped on a length to batter by feeder Ball is dropped from the batters ‘off-side’ to ensure feeder safety. Ball should be a comfortable distance away from batter, and this is personal preference indicated by batter Ball is dropped from a horizontal position, arm fully stretched out, and batter looks to hit ball on the second half volley

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Back Foot Defence Batting Mech...

To play this defensive shot properly players will need to think about their whole body's position in order to avoid popping the ball up for an easy take.

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Walking in Catching Catching -...

This drill is best perfromed in two groups of 6-8 players. Set up the two cones 7 metres apart. The first player walks in to the 'goal' and sets up to take the catch. The coach hits the catch to the player, who has to move to either their right or left. Once caught the ball is returned to the coach and the player that has taken the catch returns to the back of the line.

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Roll Out, Collect and Throw Gr...

For larger groups, with a minimum of 5-10 players. The first player (1) rolls the ball out diagonally for the player on the same side as them (2) to run out to, intercept and flick at the opposite stump. A player on the other side (3) backs up the ball and rolls it out diagonally for the next player on the same side as them (4) to run out and collect.

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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.

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Paddle sweep Extras - Cricket ...

Played to a ball fuller quicker ball Batter must be low in their position, with head pushed forwards towards the ball Arms are extended at point of impact. Batter must use pace of ball to guide shot fine Ball should look to be played as fine as possible, Encourage batter not to try and hit the ball, rather use the pace of feed to ‘deflect’ it.

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Ducking Extras - Cricket Drill...

Played to a ball that at the body, usually head high Batter flexes knees, and aims to duck underneath path of ball. Maintaining balance is essential. Batter must look to go back and across stumps Maintain side on position, achieved by encouraging player to keep shoulders parallel. This keeps batter a smaller target Keep weight forward even when moving back and across, to maintain balance and control of the shot Batter must keep eye on ball all the way.

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Fielding drill Ground fielding...

6-12 people needed. Player (6) starts by rolling the ball out to (5) who runs in and throws ball to the (WK). Coach now throws (5) a flat catch as he runs towards the stumps where (6) was feeding from. (6) now joins back of queue.

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Cone Touch Catching Ground fie...

<br>This drill encourages players to be aggressive and attack the ballA player stands in the centre of a square with 4 different coloured conesThe coach will then call out one of the colours of the conesThe player must touch that cone, return to the middle of the square and receive a catch4 catches each and then switch with another player

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Cricket: Complete Ground Field...

Wicketkeeper starts with the ball and rolls out the the fielder in the square leg position.Square leg fielder picks up the ball and aims a throw at the ramp.Fielder at point gets in line with the throw and catches/collects the ball from the throw and then releases a throw at the non-strikers end single stump.Mid-on fielder backs up this throw and gives an underarm throw to the extra cover fielder who has moved im behind the non-strikers end stump.Extra cover completes the drill by throwing the ball back into the wicketkeeper.

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Use of Feet Lofted Checked Dri...

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Long Barrier pair defending Gr...

Two players per team, stood about 4-5 metres apart between two cones (the goal). Both teams must try to protect their goals by stopping the opposition from throwing the ball through their goal. Using only underarm throws players must try and score in their opponent's goal. A goal is awarded every time their opponent either drops the ball or fails to prevent it passing between their cones.

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Bowling Machine - Drive Progre...

Batter to hit one shot from set position followed by one shot from stance (slighlty open). Set position with kness and laces down the wicket and holiding the shape. From stance, stepping into the shot and finding that same position down the wicket and holding the shape.

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Catch and Duck Catching - Cric...

This drill is designed to test your players reactions and is also a chance for them to work on their catching technique too.Get into groups of 4/5The batter / coach hits the ball and the first player takes the catch, and ducks down, still holding ball.The second player must now catch the ball from the batter and then duck, facing chest down on the turf.Player 3 does the same and so on...

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Taking a Straight Ball Wicket ...

Divide the group into pairs.<br>Player A throws the ball, overarm, at the target area. Player B (wicket keeper) completes the catch and returns the ball. 10 attempts then change roles. The coil position may be used if capable.

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