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Guide to
Cricket Skills and Drills
F a r
u s e
ly C o a e h e s
o f
Y o u n g e r
C r i c k e t e r s
G U I D E
T O
C R I C K E T
S K I L L S
AND
D R I L L S
for use by
Coaches of Junior Cricketers
by
Greg Irvine and Percy Samara-Wickrama
COOLEMAN
COURT
JUNIOR
CRICKET
PROGRAMME
PREFACE
THIS PUBLICATION IS A P A R T OF
COOLEMAN COURT
JUNIOR CRICKET PROGRAMME
BATTING
INTRODUCTION
In order that the instructions are clearly
use are explained.
In the text, terms such as leading elbow, leading shoulder and top hand are
used, so that the instructions would apply equally to left and right hand
batsmen.
The terms used are as follows:
Right Hand Batsman
BACK FOOT
Right Foot
Left Foot
FRONT FOOT
Left Foot
Right Foot
LEADING ELBOW
Left Elbow
Right Elbow
LEADING SHOULDER
Left Shoulder
Right Shoulder
BOTTOM HAND
Right Hand
L e f t Hand
TOP HAND
Left Hand
Right Hand
THE GRIP
Rest the
ground.
bat
face
down on
the
in the
The grip of the top hand is extremely important in all batting strokes.
It leads the way and is the dominant hand in most shots.
i)
ii)
Bottom hand is firm between the thumb and index finger with the other
fingers relaxing on the grip on some shots.
e.g. Front and back foot defensive shots. Refer Fig. 9 and Fig. 19
THE STANCE
and
Fig. 2
of
to
allow
for
Fig. 3
THE BACK LIFT
When the bowler delivers the ball
the bat is raised.
Height of the back lift depends on
the batsman but do not lift the bat
too high.
Bat goes straight back towards the
off-stump and first slip.
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
FORWARD DEFENSIVE
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Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
ON DRIVE
Back lift.
Do
IMPORTANT:
the off
side
Fig. 14
Fig. 13
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
DRIVES
STRAIGHT, OFF AND COVER
Back lift.
Move front
together.
foot
towards line of
Keep the bat straight and hit the ball with the full face of the bat.
Follow through in the direction that you want the ball to go.
HIT THROUGH THE BALL, NOT AT IT.
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Fig. 18
Fig. 17
When
playing
backfoot
strokes, you should feel
your weight on your back
foot.
Your front foot
is used for balance.
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CUT SHOT
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Fig. 23
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
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Fig. 29
Fig. 30
Fig. 31
NON STRIKER SHOULD
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BOWLING
INTRODUCTION
For an accurate and e f f e c t i v e delivery of a ball the bowler has to concentrate
on four important points as follows:
1.
A correct grip.
2.
3.
A well balanced delivery stride which makes full use of the run-up.
4.
THE GRIP
A.
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Start with both feet on the crease.
Run away from the crease delivering the ball when you feel ready and
comfortable.
Place a marker where the back foot lands.
Repeat this several times until a consistent back foot plant is made.
Then practise the run-up from the marker, starting with the same foot,
as before.
IMPORTANT:
The follow through should continue down the pitch about one or two
paces before veering off to the side.
NOTE:
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THE DELIVERY
The final stride - a jump off the left foot
turning the body sideways and the left arm
stretching upwards.
The right foot (back foot) lands parallel to,
and usually behind the bowling crease to
allow for the side on position of the body.
The body should now be in a position so
that the left shoulder points towards the
batsman.
The left arm extends upwards, and the
bowler looks at the batsman over the left
shoulder.
The weight is on the right foot and the body
is leaning away from the batsman.
The left foot lands in front of the right
foot pointing to fine leg - the body must
remain sideways.
NOTE: For left arm bowlers the same rules
apply except that the left foot is the back
foot and the right foot is the front foot
and should point towards third man on
delivery, and the right shoulder points at
the batsman.
through,
across
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FIELDING
Fielding is important and shpuld be fun, even
more so if everyone tries.
INTRODUCTION
DEFENSIVE FIELDING
Move into the path that
as quickly as possible.
Fig. 33
ATTACKING FIELDING
If there is a chance of running a batsman
out, there is a quicker way to field the ball.
When you have seen the path that the ball
is travelling in, run towards it as quickly
as possible.
Right handed throwers meet the ball with
your right foot behind it and at 90 (right
angles) to the line of the ball.
Try to stop the ball in front
with the fingers pointing down.
of your foot
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Fig. 35
CATCHING
Catches are important, because they could
be the difference between winning or losing
a match.
Do not move until you have seen the path
of the ball.
Then move
the way.
quickly,
watching
the
ball
all
OUTFIELD CATCHING
Try to catch the ball at eye level.
Again hands are cupped but inverted with
thumbs
and tips
of
the
index
fingers
together.
Move quickly into position.
Keep hands relaxed and give slightly
the ball makes contact with hands.
when
Fig. 36
CLOSE CATCHING
Hands are always cupped and relaxed.
Fingers are spread to form a web and little
fingers are touching.
Do not point your fingers at the ball
e.g. crocodile catching.
Stay in a crouched and still position.
KEEP YOUR HANDS LOW,
come up than to go down.
it
is easier
to
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WICKET KEEPING
Of all the positions in the field, the wicket
keeper is the most important and the most
demanding.
You
Off Side
CHECK LIST
1.
2.
Try to
possibie,
bounced.
3.
4.
5.
When
ball.
6.
stay
rise
catching
Leg Side
still
'give'
slightly
with
the
towards
the
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DRILLS
INTRODUCTION
1
a training
All good training sessions should be planned in order that batting, bowling and
fielding skills are improved.
Batting and bowling for about 10 minutes in a
net is of very little benefit to the young cricketer.
You should aim to include at least 30 minutes of
practice session.
In addition to the obvious benefits derived, these drills will help the young
cricketer to greater participation during practice sessions.
BATTING DRILLS
1
Player B
Batsman
Batsman
Batsman
rolls
steps
takes
must
2 DRIVING DRILL
Equipment needed:
A
X
A
a,
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b,
c,
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Points to remember
batsman must take normal stance
step towards the ball with front foot
try to place the ball between the markers
follow through in the line of the shot
lift the bat straight.
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X
X
X
Place three markers at drivable length for straight on, and off drives.
Activity
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Equipment:
Tennis balls, paddle bat or cut-off cricket bat and batting gloves.
Activity:
The batsman, using only the top hand drives the ball.
The thrower pitches the ball towards a good length line.
If the ball lands short of the good length line he plays
back and strikes the ball.
If the ball lands in front of the good length line the
batsman plays forward.
The batsman predicts his shot by saying loudly
"Forward" or "Back".
Activity:
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Activity
Wicket keeper rolls the ball towards Group A.
Player 1 moves in, picks up the ball and underarms the ball over
the stumps to the wicket keeper.
Player 1 then runs around the wicket keeper and back to Group A.
Sequence then continues.
Variation
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Activity
Wicket keeper rolls the ball away from the stumps.
Player 1 in Group A runs out to the ball, fields and throws
a return to the wicket keeper.
Player 1 then re-joins Group A and the game continues.
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a rotation
X
y x
xx
D.
B fields the ball and throws the ball underarm over the stumps
to C who is backing up.
C rolls the ball towards D.
D fields the ball and throws underarm to A.
- the rotation continues.
- each player moves on to the next group, after fielding or rolling the ball.
Variation
Activity
X
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Wicket keeper rolls the ball between A and B.
Player from A runs out, fields the ball and returns the ball to the wicket keeper.
Player A then continues his run and joins the end of Group B.
Sequence then continues.
This drill then changes direction towards A.
THROWING
13. TARGET THROW / FIELD AND FOLLOW
A X
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Activity
Player 1 in Group A throws the ball at the target, then follows to Group B.
Player 1 from Group B fields the ball and throws at the target, then follows
to Group A, and so on.
The coach may set up a number of stumps at the same time.
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A.
x x n
Activity
Four cricket balls are placed along a line at right angles to the wicket keeper.
Player 1 in Group A runs in and picks up the first ball and throws a return
to the wicket keeper; he continues this action and continues on for balls two,
three and four.
Wicket keeper rolls balls back to positions for player 2 and so on.
15. THROWING
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Activity
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Cricket balls are placed on the line between witches hats and opposite each
Group.
Fielder 1 in each Group have a ball in their hand. With a starting signal they
race out, place their ball on the line and pick up the stationary ball and
return it to the next member in the team and so on.
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X
X
Activity
Importance of this drill is the speed of the turn.
The player must reach for the crease with the bat in one hand, minimising
the distance he must run, also slide the bat across the crease.
This is an individual relay where points can be awarded to the team that has
the most winners.
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3 ^
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Activity
Coach indicates by raising an arm, the direction an imaginary ball has been
hit.
First runner in each group has a bat, he will then run towards the
with the bat held out in front.
marker
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A.
x- i.
Ar
N.
Activity
Wicket keeper or coach rolls the ball towards A.
Player 1 in Group A fields the ball and returns the ball to the wicket keeper
who attempts to run out the batsman.
When the run is complete the batsman in position N moves to Group A.
Fielder from Group A moves to new batting position N and so on.
The positioning of Group A can be moved to any fielding position on the field,
e.g. cover, mid-wicket, backward square, mid-off and so on.
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xX A.
Activity
The wicket keeper rolls the ball towards Group A.
Player 1 from Group A fields the ball and has the option to throw to the
wicket keeper or player 2 from Group B who is backing up the bowler's end.
The wicket keeper and player 2 are trying to run out batsman N and M.
A f t e r the run is completed,
moves to Group A.
batsman
M and fielder
1 from Group
N
A
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Activity
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Activity
Fielders in Group A have their backs to the batsman.
Batsman hits a fly ball towards Group A and calls a number or the name of
a player. That player then turns and moves to the catch, he then returns
the ball to the wicket keeper.
21. SLIPS CATCHING
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B
i)
The thrower pitches the ball to the batsman who deflects the ball
towards the fielders in position A.
Also a short-leg fieldsman can be
placed in position B.
ii)
If a fielder drops a catch, then he should move to the end of the slip
cordon and positions rotated.
iii)
When fielding in the slips you should stay low as long as possible.
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Activity
Wicket keeper or batsman hits the ball in the air about 1 0 - 1 5 metres
away from Group A .
Player 1 in Group A runs out and catches the ball, then returns the ball
to the wicket keeper.
Player 1 then rejoins the group and so on.
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Activity
Batsman hits the ball out towards an area half-way between the two groups A & B.
Player 1 in Group A runs out to catch the ball and returns it to the wicket
keeper, he then moves on and joins Group B and so on.
Work this drill from the right and then from the left.
WICKET KEEPING
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A
Two markers are placed about 4 metres apart in front of a wall or the
practice nets.
The wicket keeper stands between the markers.
Another player throws a ball underarm anywhere between the markers.
The wicket keeper dives to catch or stop the ball.
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NOTES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
G.I.