Cricket · Bowling

Target bowling

Bowl at a marked length and line, scoring points for hitting the target zone.

Bw
Start / 3
Time
12 min
Players
2–8
Age
U9+
Area
Net or pitch
Equipment
6 balls4 cones1 stumps

Setup

  1. Mark a target box on a good length outside off stump with four cones.
  2. Bowlers at the top of their run with the balls.

How it runs

  1. Six balls each; 2 points for the box, 1 for hitting the stumps, 0 otherwise.
  2. Three overs each, keep a tally.
  3. Change the box for spinners or seamers as needed.

Coaching points

  • Same run-up every time, eyes on the target.
  • Front arm up and pull through to the hip.
  • Follow through straight down the pitch.

Common mistakes

  • Changing pace to chase the target.
  • Falling away at the crease.

Say it: “Same run-up, eyes on the box.”

Make it harder

  • Smaller box.
  • Add a batter who leaves anything outside the box.

Make it easier

  • Bigger box, no stumps score.
  • Bowl from a standing start.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.