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🏏 Cricket drills

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Under 12

Catching ladder

10 min · 2 players · Catching
  1. Underarm throws from 5 m, soft ball.
  2. Move to 10 m and higher throws.
  3. Count clean catches out of 20.

Coach tip: Soft hands, give with the ball.

Learn more: International Cricket Council ↗

Straight-bat drives (drop feeds)

12 min · 2 players · Batting technique
  1. Feeder drops a ball from shoulder height in front of the batter.
  2. Batter plays a straight drive along the ground.
  3. 20 reps; check the follow-through points at the target.

Coach tip: Head over the ball. Helmet when facing hard balls.

Learn more: International Cricket Council ↗

13–17

Catching ladder

10 min · 2 players · Catching
  1. Underarm throws from 5 m, soft ball.
  2. Move to 10 m and higher throws.
  3. Count clean catches out of 20.

Coach tip: Soft hands, give with the ball.

Learn more: International Cricket Council ↗

Straight-bat drives (drop feeds)

12 min · 2 players · Batting technique
  1. Feeder drops a ball from shoulder height in front of the batter.
  2. Batter plays a straight drive along the ground.
  3. 20 reps; check the follow-through points at the target.

Coach tip: Head over the ball. Helmet when facing hard balls.

Learn more: International Cricket Council ↗

Adults

Catching ladder

10 min · 2 players · Catching
  1. Underarm throws from 5 m, soft ball.
  2. Move to 10 m and higher throws.
  3. Count clean catches out of 20.

Coach tip: Soft hands, give with the ball.

Learn more: International Cricket Council ↗

Straight-bat drives (drop feeds)

12 min · 2 players · Batting technique
  1. Feeder drops a ball from shoulder height in front of the batter.
  2. Batter plays a straight drive along the ground.
  3. 20 reps; check the follow-through points at the target.

Coach tip: Head over the ball. Helmet when facing hard balls.

Learn more: International Cricket Council ↗

Explainers

Practise little and often

Short, regular skill sessions (10–20 minutes) build technique better than rare long ones. Mix in games so practice feels like the real thing. (Sport for Life – Long-Term Development ↗)

Age-appropriate play

Young players learn best through fun, small-sided games and modified equipment. Specialising early isn't required — sampling several sports is encouraged. (Sport for Life – Long-Term Development ↗)

Where to learn more about cricket

Your national governing body has coaching courses, age-grade rules and safety guidance. Always follow your club's and league's rules. (International Cricket Council ↗)

Practice log

For under-18s we only record the drill and minutes — no body or health metrics.

Drills summarised by SportsGPT for general skill practice. Follow your league's age-grade rules and use proper safety equipment. Sources checked October 16, 2026.