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Cricket: Transitioning to the Hard Ball Game

Zoom Webinar

with Lydia Greenway OBE

Dates & Venues

    This course will provide inexperienced teachers with the skills and knowledge they need to guide players into playing the hard ball game.  It is suitable for teachers and coaches with some experience and a basic understanding of Cricket. It will illustrate the teaching approaches necessary to make the transition, and explain how relevant skills can be presented and developed.

    • How to run a net session effectively
    • The transition from soft to hard ball cricket
    • Bowling the hard ball
    • Batting shots and practices 
    • Progressive batting drills and techniques
    • Introduction to protective equipment
    • Fielding positions
    • Field settings for different types of bowling
    • Introduction to running between the wickets
    • Teaching and coaching environments, including net practices
    • Ensuring safety in a hard ball environment
    Course Leaders

    Lydia Greenway

    Lydia represented England during a career spanning 13 years with 225 appearances in all formats of the game. One of the most capped players to play for England. Lydia played an integral part in winning both the 50 over  and T20 ICC World Cups in 2009. Lydia is also a five times Ashes winner. Since retiring Lydia has built and developed Cricket for Girls which specialises in supporting schools and clubs in the development of women and girls cricket. Lydia also coaches at the elite level, she is the Mumbai Indians fielding coach in the Womens Premier League and previously worked with the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash as assistant coach. Lydia also launched the Female Cricket Store in June 2020 and continues to commentate on the game for both Sky and BBC.

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    Prices

    INDIVIDUAL £69 
    SCHOOL SUBSCRIPTION  £149 (log in on up to five separate devices)  

    Zoom webinar runs 7-8.30pm. School subscription allows up to 5 members of staff. Recording available for 48 hours. All prices exclude VAT.