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( Message from the national cricket association)

The National Cricket Association, founded in 1968 has several
objectives, two of which are especially relevant with reference to this
publication.
They are as follows:
- to encourage the playing of cricket in accordance with the Laws of
Cricket and in the best traditions of Sportsmanship;
- to administer a coaching scheme on a national basis on behalf of
the Cricket Council.
The National Coaching Scheme is highly regarded by all cricketing
nations as being in the vanguard of educational and coaching methods
at all levels. Additionally, two separate Proficiency Award tests are run
and administered by the NCA for primary and secondary school
children.
This instruction booklet is intended as a basic guide to students in
secondary schools wishing to follow the basic GCSE or equivalent
course as set out in the syllabi by the various examining boards.
However, anyone wishing to delve deeper into this subject should
consult the list of books for recommended reading, or if over the age
of 18, consider enrolling on a locally run Coaching Award Course.
Further information on the latest educational and coaching ideas are
published in ‘Cricket Coach’, the journal of the Association of Cricket
Coaches, or in ‘Cricket World’, an independent publication which
provides a forum for NCA official policy and news.

(Introduction of the cricket)

Cricket is a game steeped in tradition, in which it is often how you play
the game that is as important as winning. The expression “That’s not
cricket” embodied the ideal of “fair play” and good sportsmanship
which teachers and coaches should endeavour to foster at all levels.
There are may different levels of the game ranging from the Five Day
Test Match, the afternoon club match, the indoor six a side adults,
Kwik Cricket, Cricket Pairs game played by 10 year olds to the
simplest single wicket game of one bowler and one batsman. Each
require different degrees of ability, fitness, skills and commitment.
Early exposure to the skills required is a great help in the making of a
successful player, though some players have turned to the game at a
later age and achieved a good standard.
Learning the skills can be a very enjoyable experience with a great deal
of physical activity involved. It is also possible to structure the skill
learning so that simple competitions and small sided games prevent
the practices from becoming boring. They also provide opportunities
of introducing to beginners, in stages, small sections of the 42 Laws
governing the playing of the adult game.
The material covered in this book does not relate to any specific
Examination Board’s syllabus, but is intended to provide a basic
resource which should be supported and supplemented by reference
to the texts listed in Recommended Reading.

THE BOWLER

Bowl at the wicket or just outside off stump.

When attempting to swing the ball, aim to pitch the ball close to the

batsman to encourage front foot strokes, i.e. bowl a full length.

Vary length from time to time so that batsman has to think whether to

play forward or back. Bowl the occasional bouncer.

Encourage dangerous strokes by leaving gaps in the field and pitching the

ball so that it is difficult to hit the ball into those gaps.

Frustrate batsman by bowling to avoid his favourite strokes, e.g. keep

front foot players on the back foot by bowling shorter length balls.

Do not bowl too many variations, e.g. outswinger, inswinger, off cutter,

leg cutter. It is difficult to set fields for a great variety of balls. Do vary

your position on the crease.

If one batsman is poor try to bowl at him most of the time by allowing the

better batsman the opportunity of scoring singles early in the over by

setting the field deeper.

Towards the end of an over do not allow the better batsman a single so

that he faces the next over. Bring the field in to stop the single.

Tactics for Spin Bowlers

Much of the previous section on tactics for seam bowlers applies to spin

bowlers with the addition of the following:

It is essential to bowl a good or even fuller length.

Always try to spin the ball even if the pitch appears unresponsive.

Use the variations sparingly, e.g. floater, arm ball, etc.

Vary pace and flight, i.e. release ball earlier to give a high trajectory and

later to give a low trajectory.

Use width of crease and change from round the wicket to over wicket or

vice versa if necessary.

Adjust field to attack defensive batsman and set field to cut off runs for an

attacking batsman.

If not successful at one end ask to bowl from the other.

THE BATSMAN

Tactics for Batsmen

Batting in cricket not only involves high levels of physical skill, but also

judgemental and decision making skills. The batsman has to make

decisions regarding his reaction to the tactics of the opposition. The

speed of this decision making will be dictated externally, i.e. externally

paced, or influenced by the speed and accuracy of the bowler, the field

placement of the opposition, the stage in the innings, and the stage in the

match. Often players have to make decisions based on anticipated

outcomes. In other words, the speed of the ball will be too fast for the

human visual system to track, and therefore a player must predict what

will happen and base his/her decision on this judgement. At school level

the task is easier in terms of the speed of bowlers, but difficult in terms of

the batsman’s experience. The following should act as basic guidelines

Stroke Selection

Early on, play well pitched up and straight balls between mid-on and midoff

with straight bat strokes.

Hit bad balls to side that they are swinging or spinning. Do not try to hit

them too hard.

If pitch has variable bounce, do not hook and be on your guard for

‘shooters’.

Pick bat up early, particularly against faster bowlers, so that you have time

to come down on the ball.

Only play defensive strokes to balls which will hit the wicket or which

would otherwise hit you.

An additional judgement must be made following stroke production, and

that is how and when to attempt to score runs.

Scoring Runs

Check the field setting for obvious gaps or fielders set too deep to stop

singles.

Note which fielders are left handed, slow movers, poor throwers.

Be prepared for quick singles, back up when non-striker and run first and

hard.

Relax hands when playing defensive strokes so that the ball does not roll

far from the bat. Fielders may now have to remain close to wicket to

prevent singles. A firm push may now beat the fielder as he is too close to

react to save the single.

If a fielder is dropped back, do not try to hit the ball over him; aim for the

gap he has left or try to hit to another part of the field.

If you are having difficulty scoring off or playing a particular bowler, get

your partner to try to remain facing that bowler as much as possible.

Against spinners, using the feet to get to the pitch or full toss may help to

pierce the field.

Be patient – sooner or later the bowler will bowl a bad ball.

The tactics of both bowler and batsmen will interact with those of the

fielders. It is therefore important that players know how to set fields to

support the teams’ tactical objectives.

Field Setting

Fielders are placed in specific places for two reasons:

• To catch an opponent out

• To stop the batsman scoring runs

There are three types of fielding positions:

• Close catchers – slips, gully, short leg etc.

• Fielders saving one run – cover, mid on, square leg etc.

• Boundary fielders stopping boundaries – deep third man, deep fine

leg, long off etc.

Occasionally it may be necessary to place fielders halfway to the

boundary, if it is a very long boundary and the well hit ball will not reach

the normally placed boundary fielder. Alternatively a batsman may be

known to hit a ball regularly to the place where the field is sited.

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