School Cricket has evolved significantly in recent years, with a greater emphasis on fast-paced, engaging and inclusive coaching. This course is designed for teachers with little or no recent experience of playing or coaching the game, as well as those looking to refresh and modernise their approach. Delegates will learn how to deliver enjoyable, progressive sessions that develop skills, build confidence and ensure every pupil can experience success. Practical teaching strategies will make the game accessible to younger and lower ability players, while providing appropriate challenge for more able pupils. The course also covers the key rules and officiating skills needed to lead school practices and matches with confidence.

•          Making cricket exciting

•          Engaging session starters

•          Active batting practices

•          Fielding techniques and games

•          Building the bowling action

•          Bowling variety: introducing spin, swing and seam

•          Developing modern batting shots

•          Small-sided games for cricket practice

•          Understanding basic cricket strategy

•          Imaginative net and square practices

•          A simple guide to the laws of the game

•          Practical umpiring in schools