Cricket in schools has changed considerably in recent years. The game has become faster moving, and techniques have evolved. It is challenging its reputation as a dull and technical game, and coaching approaches have changed considerably. Teaching from previous eras is no longer relevant. This is a course for those who have little or no recent experience of playing or coaching the game, and for teachers wishing to modernise their approach. It will enable them to present an exciting game to children, and one in which everyone can achieve success. It is particularly suitable for those teaching both younger and lower ability pupils. The course provides all necessary technical information, but also illustrates how this can be delivered in an engaging way through exciting, fast-paced sessions. Practices to make the game accessible to all are combined with more advanced ways of stretching the more able.

It will also enable teachers to officiate confidently in school matches and practices.

• Making cricket exciting
• Engaging session starters
• Active batting practices
• Fielding techniques and games
• Building the bowling action
• Bowling variety: introducing spin, swing and seam
• Developing modern batting shots
• Small-sided games for cricket practice
• Understanding basic cricket strategy
• Imaginative net and square practices
• A simple guide to the laws of the game
• Practical umpiring in schools