What’s included in the Academy Pace Bowling Programme?

The programme will support a maximum of 12 players, as this allows for a more individualised level of support. The programme is for U12-U18 players in respect of the boys’ programmes and U13 upwards with regards to the Women & Girls’ programmes. The charge for the course will cover any equipment costs as well as Cricket Centre hire charges and coaching support costs. Due to booking fees we would need players to sign up for the whole 4 weeks, and players will be signed up on a first come first served basis.

The PACE BOWLING 4 week programme would look to cover the following themes:

• Setting up physically to take wickets  - Grip / Alignment / Balance / Run up / Running integrity

• Setting up mentally to take wickets  - Strengths / Plans / Mindset

• Technical Insights - Understanding strengths, performance gaps  and refining technical proficiency

• Wicket taking – Strengths / Movement / Variations / Angles / Tools

• Tactical insights – Being a step ahead / Plans / Phases / Win 4-2 principle / Setting fields to enhance performance and wicket taking

• Sport psychology - P = P - I / Routines / Dealing with distractions / Cultivating a growth mindset / Secure basics / Being resilient / Performance under pressure / Reflecting

• Athletic development – Running integrity / Strength and power / Agility / Propreorception / Balance and stability

• Setting YOUR Performance Profile - Knowing YOUR game and how to prepare to perform

• Leadership - Leadership opportunities to develop confident individuals and future captains

Dates

Saturday 8 March - Saturday 29 March 2025 (4 weeks)

Times: 9.30am - 11.30am (Women & Girls) & 12pm - 2pm (U12-U18 Boys)

Cost: £180 for 4 x 2 hour sessions