Session planner ↗ Safety guide
THE CRICSTARS COACHING LIBRARY

Better practice.
Better cricket.

Cricket coaching drills that turn “what shall we do today?” into a session worth showing up for.

24 practical drills6 skill areas0 sign-ups needed
Illustrated cricket training ground with a central pitch and separate practice stations
YOUR NEXT SESSION STARTS HERE
THE PRACTICE PRINCIPLEOne clear goal.
More time playing.
Adapt. Encourage. Repeat.
FOR THE PEOPLE WHO
MAKE CRICKET HAPPEN.

Coaches. Parents. Teachers. Volunteers.
Clear instructions, purposeful practice, and room for everyone.

New to coaching? Start here ↗
01 / CHOOSE YOUR FOCUS

A skill for every session.

02 / THE DRILL FINDER

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

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03 / MAKE IT WORK FOR YOUR GROUP

Different players. A shared love of the game.

04 / FROM IDEAS TO A PLAN

Your session.
Ready before the kit bag.

Save the drills you like. Arrange your practice. Leave room for water, instructions and play.

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A 30-MINUTE STARTER
05′

Move & connectCatch-and-name

08′

Make clean contactTee-drive gate

08′

Gather with controlRoll-and-gather

09′

Explain, rest & reflectTransitions, water and review

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05 / COACHING QUESTIONS

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.

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