Cricket · Running between wickets · Fitness & agility

Running between wickets

Pairs run ones, twos and threes on a call, grounding the bat and turning on the right side.

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Time
10 min
Players
2–12
Age
U8+
Area
Pitch
Equipment
2 stumps2 bats

Setup

  1. Two sets of stumps 20 m apart; pairs with a bat each at either end.

How it runs

  1. The coach calls 'one', 'two' or 'three'; the pair runs it, grounding the bat past the crease each time.
  2. Run in sets of six calls, rest, then go again.
  3. Add 'wait' and 'no' calls to practise sending back.

Coaching points

  • Call early and loud: 'yes', 'no' or 'wait'.
  • Slide the bat in, don't stop short.
  • Turn facing the ball with the bat in the hand closest to it.

Common mistakes

  • Running without grounding the bat.
  • Turning blind, back to the fielder.

Say it: “Call it, ground it.”

Make it harder

  • A fielder throws at the stumps on the turn.
  • Carry a ball in the other hand.

Make it easier

  • Walk the turns.
  • Shorter pitch.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.