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Cricket Namibia Coaching Manual Introduction toLevel 1

BattingStanceBat SwingDrivePull2

3BATTING GRIPThe V formed by the thumb & forefinger of eachhand should be in line, Aligned between theoutside edge & the splice. The hands aretouching with the top hand close to the top ofthe bat

STANCE Head in line with frontfoot Low body Position4 Head Horizontal Head in line with front foot Knees slightly bent

STANCE Start the bat in a low position The entire swing should remainin straight line5

STANCE Swing hands back past theback leg Front shoulder dip forward Bat face to point6

7STANCE Complete the swing Hands extend forward

8DRIVE Make contact underthe eyes Front knees bent Remain Balance Played to full delivery Move front shouldertowards the ball Swing Hands Back pasthips

9DRIVE Swing hands throughcontact & extendforward Stay low & move bodyweight towards theball Aim to hit theball as straightas possible

10PULL Back foot moves back &across Move weight onto theback foot Open the front hips to theleg side Stand tall to be abovethe ball Swing the bat backwith high hands

11PULL Keep the head still Extend the arms infront : control power Make contact in ofthe body Hit high to low

12CUT Move weight ontoback foot Swing hands back &high Stay in line with offstump Remain in a highposition

13CUT Make contact with theball behind the body Keep the chest facing thetarget Remain on off-stump Extend the arms oncontact :Control Power

14BowlingThe Grip The ball is gripped between the first twofingers & thumb Index & middle fingers slightly apart but still onthe seam Thumb on the seam Ball not too deep in the hand

15Bowling Run – up Shoulder Rotation Action

16Run - Up Start the approach in astraight line towardsyour target Maintain the straight line Use cones (train Tracks)as a guide

17Run - Up Keep the head & body in astraight line Follow through in astraight line

18BowlingShoulder Rotation Start with hands close together Front arm high Bowling hand close to the body

19BowlingShoulder Rotation Extend both arms inopposite directions Use your arms like awindmill & rotate a fullcircle

20Action : ( Right-Handed Bowler ) Jump from left leg onto right Keep body in a Stay high on right legstraight vertical line Left knee high & bent From knee & elbowpoints towardstarget

21Action : Right-Handed Bowler Weight moves to left leg Release the ball at thehighest point Stay high on the left leg Pull non-bowling armin, next to the body Maintain in straightvertical line Head remains in astraight line

22FIELDINGFlat CatchingHigh CatchingAttacking Ground Fielding

23:FIELDING : Right-Handed Fielder Ball below chest height Arms extended in front of thebody Knees bent Fingers pointing down Keep head in line withball

24FIELDING : Right-Handed Fielder Ball at chest height & higher Extend arms in front of body Knees bent Fingers point up Keep head in line with Ball

25High Catching Stable body position Hands above theeyes line Elbow at shoulder Height Fingers pointing forwards

26High Catching Stable body Position Hands above the eye line Hands together Elbow at shoulder height Fingers pointingbackwards Watch ball into hands

27GROUND FIELDING(Attacking : inner ring) Collect the ball with both hands,fingers pointing down Keep head in line with the ball Collect ball with extendedhands, in front of the body Maintain low body position

28Throwing Extend the arms with bothpalms facing out Keep elbow at the sameheight as the shoulder Complete the throws, whilemoving towards target

29WicketkeepingStanding up Crouched but comfortable Feet shoulder width apart Body position ( The head slightly to theoutside of the off stump)

WicketkeepingStanding up Weight on the balls of feet Hands relax & Fingers pointing down withhands low The body raises with the bounce of the ball30

31Wicketkeeping

WicketkeepingStanding back Slightly crouched :Feet shoulder with apart Head to the offside of the batsman Weight on balls of feet32

WicketkeepingStanding back Hands relax & Fingers pointing down with low hands The body rises with the bounce of the ball The head & body behind the line of ball33

Cricket Namibia Coaching Manual Introduction toLevel 1How to coachActive InvolvementHow to Explain & demonstrate34

Cricket Namibia Coaching Manual Introduction toLevel 135Active involvement:Most players learn by a visual example (demonstration) or by repeating(doing) a specific movement. A coaching session should always start witha correct demonstration and enough time for repetitions in order for theplayers understand the correct movement.Based on the above your coaching session must be worked out in such away to involve all players actively, at all times. The best way to do this isby having more stations/activities with less number of players per station.Always avoid cues, where player stand in a lineand wait their turn.Short &SimpleGainAttentionClear VisionHOW TODEMONSTRATEHOW TOEXPLAIN1 or 2 KeyPointsCorrectMovementInviteQuestionRepeatGet Kids Active,QuicklyVariety ofActivitiesHOW TOMAKE IT FUNGet EveryoneInvolvePositive Feedback &Praise EffortCheck forUnderstanding

Cricket Namibia Coaching Manual Introduction toLevel 1PRACTICALCOACHING SESSIONSAthletics skillsPractical sessions36

Cricket Namibia Coaching Manual Introduction toLevel 1Athletics SkillsFor drills and exercises on different Athletic Skills, visitour You Tube posted videos. Search: Effective minicricket sessions and enjoy 5 videos on how to useathletic skills as a warm up to your coaching session.AgilityChange of direction at speed.Key point: Low body position, short full pace repetitions,rest well between repetitionsSpeedSprint from 5meters to 50 meters at full intensity.Key point : High knees, straight lines, runningtechnique. Run at full intensity and rest betweenrepetitionsBalanceMaintaining balance while body weight is supportedby one leg.Key point : Train both legs individually, maintain low bodyposition, use cross sectional movements (opposite armsand legs) to increase difficulty.CoordinationAll body parts (limbs and eyes) working togetherto catch, strike or kick a ball.Key point : Use single hand or feetcatches/kick Different size balls, balls thrown atdifferent flights and pace. Balls can bounce ormake use of multi balls.37

Cricket Namibia Coaching Manual Introduction toLevel 138Practical sessions:This is the actual training session planned by the coach. A trainingsession must have three components: GOAL (aim), STRUCTUREand a METHOD.GOAL:The goal is the outcomes you want the players to achieve at the end ofthe session. The goal for the session must be clearly communicated tothe players. Use the 'How to Explain' skill to communicate the goal.Remember that all players must have a goal for each session, not onlythe batsmen.Eg. Batsmen: improve the skill to hit the ball into gaps. Bowlers: bowlersaiming at a specific line, while setting a field to prevent the batsmen fromhitting the gap. Fielders: improve inner ring attacking fielding to create arun-out opportunity.STRUCTURE:The structure refers to the set-up of your session. For example thenumber of bowlers per net, batsmen batting in pairs/alone, keepingactivities, spin bowlers in a separate net, fielding stations and differentathletic stations planned.METHOD:This is the rules, guidelines or activities used to motivate the players toimplement the skills which will achieve the goals of the session.Eg. Place cones in the nets simulating fielding positions (when workingwith older players; involve them in placing the cones), place cones for theline you want the bowlers to bowl and pack out the fielding positions.Batsmen receive 30 balls and must count how many times they hit theball between the cones. The bowlers count the number of balls bowled inthe correct line and the fielders count who hits the target the most. Makethis a small competition, which will increase intensity and create fun.

Cricket Namibia Coaching Manual Introduction toLevel 139SESSION coring a boundary on the identified shot.Bowling different variations.Single handed high and flat catches.2x nets2x batsmen per net2x seamers in the 1st net, 2x spinner in the 2nd net4x fielders at fielding station. Rotate bowlers andfielders through the session. When batsmen change,all players take a rest.Batsmen:Fielders:must place the ball and call correctly. Aimto score 2singles in 30 balls. Bowlers: aim to bowl fuller thana 5m line (from the stumps). Use chalk. Masking tape orcones on the side of the net.take part in a drill, where they move sideways topick up a rolling ball and aim to hit a targetSESSION 2:GOAL:Batsmen:Bowlers:Fielders:STRUCTURE:Scoring a boundary on the identified shot.Bowling a full length.Attacking ground fielding: moving sideways2x nets1x batsmen/net1x Keeper in each net3x seam bowlers in the 1st net2x spin bowlers in the 2ndnet2x fielding stationsFielders and bowlers change between sessions and serve as next in line batsmen.METHOD:Batsmen:Bowlers:Fielders:Each batsmen select his/her own boundary shot vs seamersand spinners. They aim to score a boundary every time thatball is bowledAfter bowling two consecutive good balls, eachbowler must bowl a variation.Take turns to throw the various catches. Four successfulcatches and rotate

Cricket Namibia Coaching Manual Introduction toLevel 140SESSION 3:GOAL:Batsmen:Bowlers:Fielders:STRUCTURE:Batsmen to control the ball by hitting it on theground.Bowling to a specific target.Improve the agility skill and correct throwingtechnique2x netslx batsmen/net2x seamers in the 1st net2x spinners in the 2nd net2x fielders at agility station2x fielders at throwing stationFielders and bowlers change between sessions and serve as next in line batsmen.METHOD:Batsmen:Bowlers:Fielders:Only allowed to hit the ball on the ground. Run 10shuttles when hitting in the air.Place targets at the back of the net. Aim to hit 3out of 6 balls.Pair up between two stations.Repeat the agility station 3x times then rotate tothe throwing station.SESSION 4:GOAL:Batsmen:Bowlers:Fielders:Placing the ball in the gap Bowling a specific lineBowling a specific line.Improve speedSTRUCTURE:2x nets2x batmen/net2x seamers in the 1st net2x spinner in the 2nd netlx fielderFielder rotate with bowlers after completing3x10m sprints.Fielders and bowlers change between sessions and serve as next in line batsmen.METHOD:Batsmen:Bowlers:Fielders:Pack cones in the net simulating fielders. Batmenmust aim to place the ball between the cones.Each batsmen aim to score 20 singles in 30 balls.Draw two lines (railway tracks with chalk) on thepitch. Bowlers must attempt to land the ballbetween the lines. Bowler counthow many out of six.Complete 3x 10 m sprints (with rest between),then rotate with any bowler.