Girls’ cricket is rapidly becoming one of the most popular sports in schools, with many now making it the main focus of their summer term activities. As interest grows, more teachers than ever are stepping into roles as coaches and umpires. This course is designed specifically for those educators – both men and women – who are guiding beginners through the soft ball version of the game. Lydia Greenway’s ‘Cricket for Girls’ programme is the longest-running course tailored for teachers new to coaching cricket in schools. No prior experience is needed – the course covers all essential skills, formats, and rules, equipping teachers to run dynamic, engaging sessions and prepare their teams for competitive school fixtures.

• Achieving a basic understanding of Cricket
• Adopting an engaging and exciting approach to the game
• Introducing and developing batting shots
• Bowling straight and effectively
• Fielding and wicket keeping
• Understanding fielding positions and tactics
• Become more familiar with the terminology used in Cricket
• A range of fun and engaging drills for pupils to practice the skills
• Different types of games for varying ages and abilities
• Run a pairs cricket match
• Umpiring and scoring a school match