Start of a Session

Cam HughesCoach, United Kingdom

Hi, that's a great question. There are a few games you can play with the group at the start of the session. Here are a few suggestions:

• Fielding Circle: Have the children form a circle with one child in the centre. The child in the centre rolls or throws the ball to any player in the circle, who then tries to throw it back to the centre without the centre player catching it. If the centre player catches the ball, the player who threw it becomes the new centre player. This game helps with fielding accuracy and agility.

• Stump Hitting Challenge: Set up a wicket or a target (such as a cone) at a certain distance. Children take turns bowling or throwing the ball to try to hit the stumps or target. You can make it competitive by keeping score or giving rewards for hitting the target consistently.

• Run Chase Relay: Set up cones or markers to create a course. Children run between the markers, simulating running between cricket wickets. Incorporate tasks such as picking up a ball along the way or performing a fielding action before returning to the starting point. This game helps develop running between wickets and overall fitness.

• Bowling Accuracy Challenge: Set up targets such as cones or hoops at different distances. Children take turns bowling or throwing the ball to try to hit the targets. You can create variations by placing the targets at different heights or distances. This game helps improve bowling accuracy and control.

I hope that some of these suggestions can be a help.

Cam