How to use these running between wickets drills
Good running depends on shared decisions as much as speed. Practise yes, no and wait with clear voices, but avoid treating a call as permission to run into another player. Shorten the running distance for younger groups and allow a walk-through first.
A simple progression
- Yes-no-wait — Practise clear running calls and a shared response.
- Crease-and-turn — Ground the bat beyond the crease and turn under control.
- Two-run teamwork — Coordinate a first run, a turn and a decision about the second run.
- Watch-and-respond — Combine visual awareness with a clear running decision.
Choose the right challenge
Mark clear running lanes and practise the calls at walking pace before increasing speed. Partners should agree on who is calling and react to the same decision. Watch that players ground the bat beyond the crease and turn without crossing into another pair’s lane.
Make feedback useful
Ask both runners what they heard and when they made the decision. Watch for a clear call, a safe path and a completed turn. Reward sensible decisions, including choosing not to run.
