Cricket drills
Cricket game drills
6 free Cricket drills for game, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
6 drills
GameDecision-makingCentre-wicket scenariosA batting pair and a full field play out short match situations set by the coach, then talk through the choices they made.40 min · 12–16 players · U12+
Ground fieldingThrowingFielding relayTeams race to field a ball, throw to a keeper and return, with a point for each clean stop.12 min · 6–16 players · U8+
BattingGameMiddle practice with batting pairsPairs bat for a set number of overs in the middle against real bowling and a set field, building partnerships while bowlers and fielders rotate.45 min · 10–16 players · U12+
GameRunning between wicketsNon-stop cricketA fast junior game: hit it and you must run round a cone and back, while the bowler bowls again as soon as the ball returns.20 min · 8–16 players · U5+
GameBattingPairs cricket gameA small-sided match where batters bat in pairs for a set number of overs, losing runs instead of their place when they are out.40 min · 8–16 players · U7+
GameTactics & match playShort-form team game with conditionsTwo teams play a short-overs match with an inner ring, fielding limits and scoring conditions that reward strike rotation, accurate bowling and sharp fielding.60 min · 12–18 players · U12+