• After you retire, you should be judged by how many friends you still have in the cricketing circles. – Joel Garner

  • Warm up the footwork and warm up the mind. – Graham Gooch

  • You need to go out there and enjoy the contest between bat and ball. – Rahul Dravid

  • A fit body, healthy diet, and a good balance of activity and rest are required. – Pankaj Advani

  • One has to see the ball early and play it late. – Gautam Gambhir

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LEVEL 'A' COURSE FOR CRICKET COACHES

Theme:
 
The Art of Coaching Cricket
 
Pre-requisites:
 
  • Any individual who has played cricket at national / state / district / university / club level
  • In good physical condition.
 
Course Duration:
 
5 days (30 hours) of lectures, practicals and workshops, followed by a day for examination.
 
Syllabus:
 
1. Generic topics
 
The role of the coach, coaching philosophy, coaching styles and the process of teaching skills
The Laws and Spirit of Cricket
The relationship between the coach, player and his/her parents
Safety and first aid for cricket-related injuries
Introduction to fitness and the parameters of fitness
Warm up, stretching and warm down procedures
Goal setting in sport
Effective management of a cricket practice session
The process of learning sports skills - games versus traditional method
 
2. Cricket-specific topics
 
Batting basics:
 
  • Grip
  • Stance
  • Back-lift
  • Downswing
  • Vertical and horizontal defensive and attacking shots
  • Running between the wickets 
 
Bowling basics:
 
  • Basic bowling action
  • Pace bowling
  • Spin bowling
 
Fielding basics:
 
  • Catching
  • Attacking and defensive fielding
  • Throwing
  • Wicket-keeping
 
Captaincy and Leadership
 
Course assessment requirements:
 
Attend all units
Theory and Practical examination (minimum 75%)
 

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