Running between wickets Dehradun Cricket Academy https://dehraduncricketacademy.com/learn/running-between-wickets/ Running between wickets is a shared decision followed by a controlled movement. Clear calls, awareness of the ball and completing each run matter as much as raw speed. Agree the communication Use clear calls understood by both batters and confirm who takes responsibility when the ball is in a particular area. Rehearse responding to a call rather than assuming your partner has seen what you see. Watch the fielding situation Judge the ball’s path, the fielder and the likely return. A planned single is still a decision that can change when the ball travels differently from the expected shot. Complete and reset Practise reaching the correct end and preparing for the next decision under your coach’s guidance. Speed is useful only when the partners remain coordinated and the run is properly completed. A batter calls immediately after contact, but the ball goes straight to a nearby fielder. Review the information behind the call before discussing running speed. A successful practice pair should learn when to take a run and when to decline it together. Name / date ________________________________________________ Was the first call early and clear? ________________________________________________ Did both players respond to the same information? ________________________________________________ Was the turn controlled and ready for another decision? ________________________________________________ What did I try and what happened? ________________________________________________ Coach’s feedback and next step ________________________________________________ Video credit: Rajasthan Royals Academy UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2on1D4JvhQA