Cricket Group Coaching Sessions – ages u12-u15’s (Year 7, 8, 9, 10)
Sessions lead by ECB Level 2 cricket coach John Clark Looking to work on the core Skills BattingGrip, stance, and backlift – Comfortable and repeatable, ready to play both front and back foot.Front foot shots – Drives (straight, cover, on-side) and defensive strokes with proper weight transfer.Back foot shots – Cut, pull, and back-foot defence with balance and control.Running between wickets – Loud calling, quick starts, safe turns, and awareness of fielders.Shot selection & game awareness – Deciding when to attack, defend, or rotate strike.BowlingBasic action & alignment – Smooth run-up, balanced delivery stride, straight arm.Line & length – Consistency in hitting a good area (off-stump, just short of a length).Follow through & rhythm – Safe, repeatable action with balance after release.Accuracy under pressure – Bowling to a set plan (e.g., restrict runs, aim at stumps).Variation introduction – Simple seam position (outswing/inswing), spin basics (finger vs wrist spin).FieldingCatchingHigh catches → judging flight, soft hands.Close catches → quick reactions, correct hand position.Flat catches → chest-height with strong hands.Ground fieldingBarrier technique to stop the ball.Pick-up and throw in one motion.ThrowingOverarm → accuracy at stumps, strong body position.Underarm → fast, accurate returns in close play.Team fielding skillsBacking up throws.Awareness of fielding positions (cover, mid-on, slips, boundary).Game Awareness & Decision MakingKnowing when to run, when not to run.Understanding field settings (where to hit, where to defend).Basic strategies: building partnerships, bowling in partnerships, saving singles in the field.Playing under pressure in match-like situations.