Coaching a Cricket Team

Cricket Coaching Manuals for Junior & Youth Cricket

MCA Non-Negotiables: Skills all players need to know (and how to coach them)

Introduction & Overview

The introduction to the guide is essential reading as it outlines the philosophies and research behind the information provided in other sections below to provide you with a “Coach Development Pathway” and a “Player Development Pathway”.

Please use this guide in conjunction with the FREE resources and videos now available on the NZ Cricket website “Coaches Corner”

The Coaching Plan

Includes;

  • Guidelines
  • Season Planning
  • Team Support
  • Session Outlines

The Match

Includes;

  • Preparation
    • Pre-match
    • During match
  • Tactics
  • Fielding Positions
  • Umpiring
  • Scoring

The Practice

Includes;

  • Net Sessions
  • Open Wicket Sessions
  • Skills Training
  • Planning

Skills & Drills - Batting

Includes;

  • Technique
  • Concentration
  • Game Plan
  • Decision Making

 

Skills & Drills- Bowling

Includes;

  • Technique
    • The Grip
    • The Action
    • The Run-up
  • Pace
  • Spin
  • Physical Preparation

Skills & Drills - Fielding

Includes;

  • Technique
  • Skills
    • Throwing
    • Catching
    • Wicketkeeping