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Cricket for Girls: Transitioning to the Hard Ball Game

Zoom Webinar

with Lydia Greenway OBE

Dates & Venues

This course equips inexperienced teachers with the skills and knowledge needed to introduce players to the hard ball game. Suitable for teachers and coaches with some cricket experience and a basic understanding of the sport, it demonstrates effective teaching methods to support the transition from soft ball skills.

How to run a net session effectively
The transition from soft to hard ball cricket
Bowling the hard ball
Batting shots and practices
Progressive batting drills and techniques
Introduction to protective equipment
Fielding positions
Field settings for different types of bowling
Introduction to running between the wickets
Teaching and coaching environments, including net practices
Ensuring safety in a hard ball environment

Course Leaders

Lydia Greenway

Lydia represented England during a career spanning 13 years with 225 appearances in all formats of the game. One of the most capped players to play for England. Lydia played an integral part in winning both the 50 over and T20 ICC World Cups in 2009. Lydia is also a five times Ashes winner. Lydia has built and developed 'Cricket for Girls' which specialises in supporting schools and clubs in the development of women and girls' cricket. She also coaches Mumbai Indians fielding coach in the Womens Premier League and previously worked with the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash. She continues to commentate on the game for both Sky and BBC.

Prices

INDIVIDUAL £75
SCHOOL SUBSCRIPTION £165 (log in on up to five separate devices)

All prices exclude VAT

Don’t forget schools can now reclaim the VAT on all our courses

Zoom webinar runs 7-8.30pm. School subscription allows up to 5 members of staff. Recording available for 48 hours.

Updated 01 September 2025

Categories Cricket