Cricket Club(Year 1 to Year 6)
A fun and supportive introduction to cricket
West Town Lane Academy
Shine Cricket Academy's sessions are open to children of all abilities and are an ideal introduction to this great team sport. As well as having fun and healthy exercise, the group will learn the core skills, techniques and basic knowledge of soft ball cricket.
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Activity Details
Shine Cricket Academy's sessions are a positive and fun based introduction to basic cricket skills, techniques and rules. The emphasis is always about learning through enjoyment. The wide ranging programme will include:
- Basics of batting: Holding the bat correctly, watching the ball and a range of basic shots
- Basics of bowling: How to hold the ball, bowling with a straighr arm and learning about a basic bowling run up.
- Basics of fielding: Introduction to catching, throwing, ground fielding and wicket-keeping
- Team Play: Being part of a team, basic fielding positions
Progression to the 'Intermediate Cricket' level will only be recommended if, firstly, the child wishes to move up and, secondly, the child's ability is deemed sufficiently safe as determined by the coach. Sessions will be based indoors although the group will move outside in suitable weather.
Further Information
- Please note that places are limited and bookings are made on a first come/first served basis each term.
- Shine’s professional coaching team are qualified, DBS checked and fully insured.
- Your child/children must be signed out at the end of every session.
- This activity is available to children from any school, providing they are of the correct age group.
- A 'Star of the Day' award will presented at the end of each activity to a child who has excelled during the session.
