The cover drive
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Open technique notesLEARN THE SKILL.
TAKE IT TO THE GAME.
Watch coaching demonstrations, study each technique and take clear practice notes into your next session. Explore batting, bowling, fielding, wicketkeeping, fitness and match preparation.
Watch and practise
Batting grip and stance
Rajasthan Royals Academy UK
Open technique notes
Fast-bowling fundamentals
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Open technique notes
Off-spin with Nathan Lyon
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Open technique notes
High catching and calling
CRICKET LIFE STORIES
Open technique notes
Playing spin bowling
Rajasthan Royals Academy UK
Open technique notesBatting techniques
Build a repeatable setup, choose the right stroke for the delivery and learn to score without losing control. Start with grip and stance, then connect defence, front-foot and back-foot play.
- Batting grip and stanceRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Video lesson
- Front-foot defenceRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Video lesson
- Back-foot defenceRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Video lesson
- Back-foot punchRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Video lesson
- Leg glanceRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Guide + related video
- Pull shotRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Video lesson
- Playing spin bowlingRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Video lesson
- Batting against outswingRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Video lesson
- The cover drivecricket.com.au · Video lesson
Pace bowling
Connect the run-up, delivery and follow-through. Use a clear target to develop control before experimenting with movement or extra speed; review action changes with your coach.
- Bowling run-up and rhythmRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Video lesson
- Seam position and scrambled seamcricket.com.au · Guide + related video
- Fast-bowling fundamentalscricket.com.au · Video lesson
Spin bowling
Explore off-spin, leg-spin, flight and variations. Build a reliable stock delivery first, then learn how length and a batter’s response shape your next ball.
- Leg-spin fundamentalscricket.com.au · Video lesson
- Googly: purpose and practicecricket.com.au · Guide + related video
- Line and length for spin bowlingcricket.com.au · Guide + related video
- Off-spin with Nathan Lyoncricket.com.au · Video lesson
Fielding and catching
Follow the ball from the ready position through the gather, catch or return. Practise communication and accuracy alongside movement, then introduce a match situation.
- Close catchingRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Video lesson
- High catching and callingCRICKET LIFE STORIES · Video lesson
- Team fielding and backing upcricket.com.au · Guide + related video
- Fielding and throwingcricket.com.au · Video lesson
Wicketkeeping
Develop a balanced setup and a clear view of the ball. Compare standing back to pace with standing up to spin, then connect clean collection with a controlled dismissal attempt.
- Wicketkeeping stanceRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Guide + related video
- Wicketkeeping to paceRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Guide + related video
- Wicketkeeping to spinRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Guide + related video
Fitness and training habits
Prepare for sessions, record your workload and discuss a suitable strength plan. These resources help organise training; individual workloads and recovery decisions belong with qualified coaches and health professionals.
- Planning a cricket warm-upFITNESS FOR CRICKET · Video lesson
- Strength training for young cricketersFITNESS FOR CRICKET · Guide + related video
- Recording training workloadFITNESS FOR CRICKET · Guide + related video
Match skills and mindset
Turn isolated skills into decisions: communicate between wickets, plan an innings and reset after each delivery. Use practice scenarios to review choices as well as results.
- Running between wicketsRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Guide + related video
- A between-ball routineRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Guide + related video
- Planning an inningsRajasthan Royals Academy UK · Guide + related video
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