Better practice.
Better cricket.
Cricket coaching drills that turn “what shall we do today?” into a session worth showing up for.
More time playing.Adapt. Encourage. Repeat.
MAKE CRICKET HAPPEN.
Coaches. Parents. Teachers. Volunteers.
Clear instructions, purposeful practice, and room for everyone.
A skill for every session.
Less searching. More coaching.
Find an activity for your group. Every drill includes a setup diagram, step-by-step instructions and ways to change the challenge.
24 drills to explore
Open your session planner ↗Drop-feed contact
Meet a gently dropped ball after one bounce with a controlled straight swing.
Back-foot placement
Move back into balance and guide a short, gentle feed into a marked scoring area.
Target-zone bowling
Land the ball in a broad target area using a repeatable, comfortable action.
Cone collection
Prepare for bending, moving and looking for space through a cooperative game.
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Different players. A shared love of the game.
Cricket drills for ages 5–8
Soft balls, short games and plenty of successful moments.
Explore the guide ↗GROWING CONFIDENCECricket drills for ages 9–12
Build control, introduce choices and keep everyone involved.
Explore the guide ↗THE WHOLE CLASSCricket coaching for schools
Practical station ideas with shared equipment and clear rotations.
Explore the guide ↗SMALL-SPACE PRACTICECricket practice at home
Simple activities for parents and players, with space checks first.
Explore the guide ↗Your session.
Ready before the kit bag.
Save the drills you like. Arrange your practice. Leave room for water, instructions and play.
Build my session ↗Move & connectCatch-and-name
Make clean contactTee-drive gate
Gather with controlRoll-and-gather
Explain, rest & reflectTransitions, water and review
Useful answers. Before you start.
What are good cricket drills for beginners?
Start with tee batting, slow roll-and-gather fielding, gentle partner catches and short-approach target bowling. Use soft balls, clear spaces and one coaching cue at a time. Choose the activity by confidence and control rather than age alone.
How do I plan a cricket coaching session?
Choose one main learning goal, begin with an easy movement game, practise one or two relevant skills and finish with a small game or decision task. Include time to explain, rotate, rest and review. The planner keeps drill time separate from those essentials.
Can these cricket drills be used at home?
Some can: soft-ball receiving, gentle catching, mirror footwork and slow ground fielding need little equipment. Check that the space is clear and suitable. Batting, bowling and running need more room; do not force them into a small room or a shared driveway.
Are these drills suitable for schools?
Yes, when a teacher adapts them to space, supervision, ability and school policy. Use small groups, soft balls and separate stations. Start with the school guide for a ready-made rotation and inclusive alternatives.
Can I print a drill or save a session?
Yes. Each drill has a print button and the session planner can save drills on this device, adjust station times and export a text plan. Browser storage is local; it does not create an account or sync across devices.
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Original Cricstars practice activities • Published 17 October 2026
Adapt every activity to the player, space and conditions. Age guides are starting points, not ability tests. Read the safety guide · How to use this library