U11 Introduction to Hardball | U13
Skill Development & Game Understanding | U15
Performance Development & Transition Stage | U17
Transition to Adult Cricket |
Training Focus
- Introduction to hardball cricket
- Skill development & enjoyment
- Confidence building
- Learning match basics
| Training Focus
- Technical skill refinement (batting, bowling, fielding)
- Game awareness & decision-making
- Personal responsibility and teamwork
| Training Focus
- Advanced technical skills
- Tactical awareness
- Match intensity &
consistency - Physical and mental
readiness
| Training Focus- Match performance
- Leadership qualities
- Game management
- Consistency under pressure
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Match Focus
- Entry into CHL Leagues
- Pairs cricket
- Equal opportunities to bat, bowl, and field
| Match Focus
- Competitive league cricket
- Equal opportunity principles remain important
- Structured roles developing
| Match Focus
- Competitive league cricket
- Introduction to Sunday & midweek adult cricket (where appropriate)
- Managed workload and safeguarding considerations
| Match Focus
- Competitive junior cricket
- Structured progression &
exposure into Adult 2nd XI for exceptional & ready players
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Development Priority
- Participation and learning over winning
- Early tactical awareness
- Positive match experiences
- Retention & enjoyment
| Development Priority
- Building resilience
- Introducing performance expectations
- Preparing capable players for Sunday cricket (where safe & appropriate)
- Junior cricket remains the priority
| Development Priority
- Strengthening commitment and discipline
- Preparing players for Sunday & Midweek cricket (where safe & appropriate)
- Continued emphasis on fairness and pathway integrity
| Development Priority
- Junior cricket remains
primary commitment - Adult cricket is a development extension, not a replacement
- Role modelling younger age groups
- Preparing players for sustained open-age cricket
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