Cricket training plan for Advance player. BCCI

Session Plan: 01
Date: 16 Jan 2023 Time: 1535 hrs Venue: Air Force Station Gandhinagar
Program: SKILL Session for SWAC Cricket Team (One Day Tournament)
Hours: 2 hrs
6 batter, 6 bowlers
Objective of the
Session
Batters: VB & HB Strokes, Point of impact & Execution of Strokes,
Specific Target Hitting.
Bowlers: Area pitching, Seam release (Back spin & revolution),
variations of deliveries practice, min 10/12 bowls to left hand batter.
Fielding: Attacking fielding ,
Wicket keeper: foot work in line, inside hip gathering standing back, get
up with the bounce standing up.
Equipment &
Facilities
2 prepared turf pitches, Catching Bat, Pug net, Mitt, Rubber Stump
Target & Balls for bowling & catching.
Session Outline:
Introduction
(5 mins)
Brief about the session and demonstration of the skill.
Batters to throw down each other & change after every 25 bowls;;
Bowlers to practice target based single wicket bowling with a wicket
keeper.
20 mins Intense fielding session.
Warm Up: 12 min
& (3 mins break
for change over )
General warm up 2/3 mins
Mobility and dynamic exercises 4/5 min
Game specific warm up drills 4/5 min
Type of session:
Main Activity
(60 mins
individual skill
practice)
(10 mins break)
(20 mins Fielding
session)
(Take Care of
Regular Hydration)
Net-1
Each Batter x 50 Ball each x 3 (Vertical bat strokes; FF Drive, On
Drive, BF Defence, Drive )
Net-2
Each Batter x 50 Ball each x 3 (Horizontal bat strokes; cut shot, pull
shot, hook shot, sweep shot)
Fast Bowlers 24 bowls with new ball & 18 with old ball.
Spinners 12 balls with new ball & 36 balls with semi old ball.
80% stock ball & 20 % of variations.
(Slower bouncer, wide Y
orker, crease use)
20 mins intense fielding drill.
Cool Down:
(10 min)
2/3 min slow jog, Static Stretching & partner Stretching.
Conclusion Batters & bowlers feeling confident
Evaluation Batters 70/80% executed strokes well.
Bowlers bowling 80/90% in good areas & 60/70% execution of variation
goes according to plan.

Self-Reflection 1:
Focus Area: Teaching Managing Communicating
(Tick appropriate box)
Things I did well: Communication was good with players & players responded well
Things to improve: Arrange net bowlers (as batters have to throw down themselves)
Things to
implement next
session:
Add more specific task & other batting strokes for batters.
Other Coach’s
comments:
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Session Plan: 02
Program: Net Session for SWAC Cricket Team (One Day Tournament)
Hours: 2 hrs
15 team members & 5/6 Net bowlers
Objective of the
Session
Top order Batters: Approach should be positive, hitting in the gaps
Middle order batters: Use feet more on flighted deliveries & focus on
strike rotation
Give loud & clear call on every ball.
For Bowlers:
Bowl to their individual strengths, No ‘NO ‘ball deliveries, maintenance
of the ball
Equipment &
Facilities
2 prepared turf pitches, 5/6 Net bowlers, Catching Bat, 3/4 new balls,
4/5 Semi new 4/5 slightly old balls for bowling & catching.
Session Outline:
Introduction
(5 mins)
Net 1- Fast Bowling, Net 2- Spinners
Batting in pair & rotation after 4 balls
Each batter pair to rotate the nets after playing 20 mins.
Each Bowler to bowl 2 pair of batters continuously.
Players to go for catching when not doing assigned task in nets.
Warm Up: 12 min
& (3 mins break
for change over )
Type of session:
Main Activity
(80 mins)
(Take Care of
Regular Hydration)
Net-1
1st
Batch of Batters x 20 mins x2 (04 fast bowlers: 02 new ball,2 semi
new)
2ND
Batch of Batters x 20 mins x 2 (04 fast bowlers: 01 new ball, 03
semi new)
Net-2
1ST
Batch of Batters x 20 mins x 2 (04 spinners: 04 semi new Balls)
2ND
Batch of Batters x 20 mins x 2 (04 spinners: 04 semi new balls)
(Players to Catch min 50 Flat & 30 High Catches )
Cool Down:
(10 min)
Conclusion:
(10 min) Feedback
60/70% Batters find difficulty in strike rotation without playing Lofted
strokes.
40% Bowlers still Bowls some No Balls
Evaluation On fast bowling, 50% Batters played rash shots on new ball & got out.
Bowlers bowling in good areas & maintaining good ball condition
throughout the net session

Self Reflection 2:
Focus Area: Teaching Managing
Communicating
Things I did well:
Tried to make session more involving for batter as they have to call and
respond on everyball.
Make the Bowlers to back their strength & gave the particular task to
maintain the ball.
Give batting to bowlers (lower order batsmen) in the nets,
Things to improve:
Need to give more attention to the players,
Gain more & more knowledge
Things to
implement next
session:
Add more specific task (more tactical towards game)
Other Coach’s
comments: -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Session Plan 3:
Program: Match Simulation for SWAC Cricket Team (One Day Tournament)
Hours: 3:30 hrs
15 team members (Take Care of Regular Hydration)
Objective of the
Session
Play according to the simulation and pitch.
Target Based approach.
Equipment &
Facilities
Flat pitch (Centre pitch), Stumps, new ball, scorebook.
Session Outline:
Introduction
(5 mins)
Brief the Key points about the approach towards simulation.
Total 2 Simulations of 15 overs each
10min Break After 1st
simulation.
3 Batter per simulation, when 2 batter got out simulation immediately
over, Batter out is out.
Warm Up: 20 min
& (5 mins break
for change over )
Game specific warm up drills 5 mins
Fielding Drill of 5 mins.
Type of session:
Main Activity
(170 min)
1st
Simulation: 15 over 80 runs (Top 3 order Batters)
03 Fast Bowler- 10/11 Overs, 02 Spinners- 4/5 Overs.
2nd
Simulation: 15 over 80 runs (3 Middle Order Batter )
02 Fast Bowler- 4/5 Overs, 03 Spinners-10/11 Overs.
Cool Down
(10 mins)
Feedback from players, Partner Stretching, static stretching.
Conclusion: Sim 1: Batters couldn’t achieve target within stipulated time
Sim 2: Batting Team achieved the target with 1 wkt down.
Evaluation Sim 1:
Batters- Initial batting approach was little bit slow, causes higher asking
rate & couldn’t cover it on later on, although Batters showed positive
intent in the last overs
Bowlers- 80/90% pitching area in good length, maintain stump to
stump line.
Sim 2:
Batters- Approach was good from the start, (80%conversion of loose
ball into boundaries), Running Between the wickets is excellent, using
feet on slightly flighted deliveries, Regularly rotating the strike.
Bowlers-Finding it little difficult in maintaining length & line to
combination of Left & right hand batters.

Self Reflection 3:
Things I did well:
Session was well executed & got over in well stipulated time
Gave realistic but challenging task for both.
Things to improve:
Communication about field positions on particular batter & for
particular bowler with fielding captain of each simulation can be
done a day before.
Things to
implement next
session:
Work with the Top order batters on timing and placement (practice
attacking strokes )on new ball, in next skill session
Work with bowlers on target) in single wicket skill session.
(pitching area left & right hand batters)
Other Coach’s
comments:

Session Plan: 04
Program: Fielding session & WK drills for SWAC Cricket Team (One Day Tournament)
Hours: 02 hrs
15 team members
Objective of the
Session
Ground Fielding (Interception), Catching (Flat, High, Closing)
Throws(Over arm, under arm)
Wicket keeper: Footwork (get up with the bounce/sideways movement),
Glove work (collection of ball/soft hands)
Equipment &
Facilities
Bat& Gloves, Catching Bat, mitt, Pug net, Cachet, Rubber stump,
Target stump, cones/Markers, Balls, an assistant coach.
Session Outline:
Introduction
(5 mins)
Brief about the session,
Demonstration the Skill,
Fielder who hits the target in team fielding drill will get a reward from a
Coach
Warm Up: 17 min
& (3 mins break
for change over )
Warm up throws 2/3 min
Type of session:
Main Activity
( 80 mins)
(Take Care of
Regular Hydration)
3 different stations-12 min each with 3 min change over break.
A Drill, inner circle Ground fielding (05 Fielder including WK)
B Drill, Boundary High Catches (05 fielder)
C Drill, slip catches (05 fielder including WK)/
C Drill, Flat Catches to A&B group when they come to ‘C’ Drill
D Drill, Team Fielding session 10 mins.
Wk
A Drill: sideways movement catches.(one hand/both hands)
B Drill: Spinner Movement Drill.
Cool Down:
(15 min)
Conclusion: Session goes as per planned, healthy competition is there in the
session among the fielders.

Self Reflection4:
Things I did well:
Demonstration & execution of drill were good.
Engage everyplayer at all the time.
Make last fielding drill bit more competitive by adding award who hit the
target.
Things to improve:
Can add more Drill for wicket keepers.
Things to
implement next
session:
Add more WK session in routine Nets Session
Other Coach’s
comments:
Should conduct these type of session on regular basis, so that control
on high catching could be more better.

Session Plan: 05
Hours: 03 hrs
15 team members
Objective of the
Session
Seaming Track,
Top order Batters: (with new Ball, first 15 overs 65 runs & 2 wickets)
Middle order batters: (16 to 30 overs, 75 runs & 2 wickets)
Give loud & clear call on every ball
For Fast Bowlers:
Make use of a new ball by Pitching the ball up (ideally half volley
length),
No ‘NO’ ball deliveries,
Spinners: Maintain length & line try to ball maximum dot balls.
Equipment &
Facilities
2 prepared turf pitches, New balls, Semi new Balls, Slightly old balls for
bowling & Throw down.1 /2 Side armer/Thrower, stumps.
Session Outline:
Introduction
(5 mins)
Brief about the objective of the session
Net 1- Net session, Net 2- Batters Throw down practice.
Batting in pair & rotation after 4 balls
Batters to go on throw down in nets 2 after batting.
Warm Up: 12 min
& (3 mins break
for change over )
Type of session:
Main Activity
(125 mins)
(15 mins break
after 2nd
batch)
(Take Care of
Regular Hydration)
Net-1
1st
Batch of Batters x 25 mins (03 fast bowlers & 01 Spinner)
2ND
Batch of Batters x 25 mins (03 fast bowlers & 02 spinner)
3rd
Batch 0f Batters x 25 min (02 fast bowler & 03 spinner)
4th
pair of bowlers x 15 mins (02 fast bowlers & 03 spinner)
Net-2
Each Batch of Batters x 15 mins (Throw downs)
Cool Down:
(10 min)
Conclusion:
10 min
Feedback from the players, Players feels much confident
Evaluation Bowlers tried to make good use of new ball but conditions were
challenging (too windy), finding little bit difficulty in controlling the line
with the new ball.
Top order batters application on new ball was good. Spinners hold the
line & length 80/90% of the time Bowlers bowling in good areas &
maintaining good ball condition throughout the net session

Self Reflection 5:
Things I did well:
Give Specific task to batters & bowlers according to the situation
Give batting to bowlers (lower order batsmen) in the nets.
Things to improve:
Should include some drills for the Wicket keeper in the session planner.
Things to
implement next
session:
Arrangement of the more net bowlers in the upcoming net session, so
that load management on fast bowlers can be easily done.
Other Coach’s
comments:
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Session Plan: 06
Program: SKILL Session for SWAC Cricket Team (One Day Tournament) Pre- session
Hours: 2 hrs
04 Bowlers, (2 Fast Bowlers, 2 Spinners)
Objective of the
Session
Bowlers:
Fast Bowler: Grip, Run up (Smooth, in line, Gradual acceleration),
Jump & gather , Action(Hip/Shoulder aligned towards the target),
Release, seam position(Back spin), Follow through
Spinner: Grip, Action (wrist position), Ideal loop, Revolution behind the
ball, follow through
Return catch to spinner
Equipment &
Facilities
1 prepared turf pitch, 01 New Ball, 2/3 Semi New Ball. Wicket keeper.
Session Outline:
Introduction
(5 mins)
Brief about the session and demonstration of the skill.
Basic Fundamental of Bowling
Warm Up: 12 min
& (3 mins break
for change over )
Warm up throws 5 min
Type of session:
Main Activity
(40-40 mins two
individual skill
practice
(10 mins break in
between)
(Take Care of
Regular Hydration)
Fast Bowlers
A. Short Distance Release Drill 30 balls.(Vertical release, Release
position, Hands Close to the body, Shoulder/hip align )
B. Run-Up Drill (In Corridor, Straight line, Gradual acceleration, jump&
gather) 12/15 times
C. Single Wkt Bowling 30 balls.
Spinners
a. Short Distance Release Drill 15/20 balls
b. Single Wkt Bowling 7/8 overs.
On last 18 ballls spinner will take return catch.
Stock Deliveries 90%, only 10 of Variations.
Variation in deliveries; Googly, topspin, slider.
Cool Down:
(10 min)
Conclusion Bowlers understand it requires lot of dedication and practice to learn a
skill. Players are very motivated.

Self Reflection 6:
Things I did well:
I tried to make bowlers understand the basic principle/fundamental of
bowling.
Communication was good with players & players responded well
Things to improve:
Can make videos of Bowlers, as it will help me in rectifying their
mistakes in next session and to shows the bowlers so that they can also
understands by watching themselves.
Learn more about the bio mechanics of bowling,
Gain more knowledge about body alignment & other aspects of bowling
Things to
implement next
session:
Will make videos specially in individual session and add more goal
oriented task.
Other Coach’s
comments:
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Session Plan: 07
Date: 24 Jan 2023 Time: 0800 hrs Venue: Adani Cricket Ground Ahmedabad
Program: SKILL Batting pre-season for SWAC Cricket Team (One Day Tournament)
Hours: 90/100 mins
02 batters
Objective of the
Session
Batters: Back foot strokes (Attacking & defensive), Hitting between the
cones, Dip Front shoulder to unweight the back foot Transfer of the
body weight, point of impact
Running Between the wickets: Fast running.
Equipment &
Facilities
1cemented pitch, Bowling machine Balls. 1 side arm / Throw down
bowler.
Session Outline:
Introduction
(5 mins)
Brief about the objective of the session and demonstration of the skill.
Rotation of Batter after every 30 balls.
Focus on technical aspects of the strokes.
RBW drill: Both Batter With Batting Gears
Warm Up: 12 min
& (3 mins break for
change over )
Type of session:
Main Activity
(50 mins
individual skill
practice)
(5 mins break)
(15 mins RBW)
(Take Care of
Regular Hydration)
Batter x 30 Ball each x 6 round (Short distance throws )
( BF Defence, Drive, cut shot)
Running Between the wickets:
Singles x 5
Double x 5
Triple x 5
(Loud & clear call , Yes, No ,wait and Final call with yes or no)
(Bat Drag, Quick Turning, Bat Holding in Correct hand, Always look for
another run, Running should be in straight line & nearer to the pitch)
Cool Down:
(10 min)
Conclusion Players understand the skill and tried to perform to their best.
Evaluation Only 50% strokes were with Combination of power and placement.
Practice more on Weight transferred into the shot while playing BF
Drive.
50% Cut shot is going in the air, Batter Have to descend his backlit
from higher to lower position & wrist rolls onto it.

Self-Reflection 7:
Things I did well:
Communication was good with players & players responded well
Personally throw down the batters.
Things to improve:
Can make videos of Batters, as it will help me in rectifying their
mistakes in next session and to shows the batters so that they can also
understands by watching themselves.
Learn more about the bio mechanics of Batting,
Gain more knowledge about body alignment & other aspects of Batting
Things to
implement next
session:
oriented task.
Other Coach’s
comments:
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Session Plan: 08
Hours: 2:30 hrs
15 team members & 5/6 Net bowlers
Objective of the
Session
Batters:
Batters : Start of inning, Leave the away going deliveries in initial time
(away from the body)
On Spinners the bat can be slightly in front of the pads to meet the
ball.
For Bowlers:
Bowl to their individual strengths, maintenance of the ball
Equipment &
Facilities
1 prepared turf pitches, 5/6 Net bowlers, Gloves, Catching Bat, Cachet,
3/4 new balls, 4/5 Semi new 4/5 slightly old balls for bowling &
catching.
Session Outline:
Introduction
(5 mins)
Batting in pair & rotation after 2 round of bowlers.
Each Bowler to bowl 2 pair of batters continuously.
Players to go for catching when not doing assigned task in nets.
Slip Fielders to take 50 catches on catchet.
Warm Up: 12 min
& (3 mins break
for change over )
Type of session:
Main Activity
(120 mins)
10 min break after
2nd
batch.
(Take Care of
Regular Hydration)
1st
Batch of Batters x 30 mins (03 fast bowlers, 02 spinners)
2ND
Batch of Batters x 30 mins (03 fast bowlers, 03 Spinners)
3rd
4th
(Players to Catch min 50 Flat & 30 High Catches )
Cool Down:
(15 min)
Conclusion:
(15 min) Feedback
Feedback: Batters taking time in adjusting Defensive approach, tends
to for strokes as for last several days playing & practicing for one day
games
Evaluation Batters played attacking strokes (choose away from the body balls) on
new ball & got out.
Bowlers bowling in good areas & maintaining good ball condition
throughout the net session

Self-Reflection: 8
Things I did well:
Engage Everyplayer in the session, planned well.
Make the Bowlers to back their strength & gave the particular task to
maintain the ball.
Give batting to bowlers (lower order batsmen) in the nets,
Things to improve:
Need to give more attention to the players,
Gain more & more knowledge
Things to
implement next
session:
Add more specific task (more tactical towards game)

Session Plan 9:
Date: 14 Feb 2023 Time: 9:00 am Venue: Adani Cricket Ground Ahmedabad
Program: Match Simulation Open wkt, for SWAC Cricket Team (One Day Tournament),
Spinning Track Hours: 3:30 hrs
15 team members
Objective of the
Session
Play according to the simulation and pitch.
Target Based approach.
Equipment &
Facilities
Semi-Prepared pitch (Centre pitch), Stumps, new ball , scorebook.
Session Outline:
Introduction
(5 mins)
Brief About the Key points towards Approach.
Total 3 Simulations of 15,15 and 12 overs,
10min Break After 1st
simulation & 20 min break after 2nd
simulation.
3 Batter per simulation, when 2 batter got out simulation immediately
over, Batter out is out.
Warm Up: 20 min
& (5 mins break
for change over )
Type of session:
Main Activity
1st
Simulation: 15 over 50 runs (Top 3 order Batters)
02 Fast Bowler- 6/8 Overs, 02 Spinners-6/8 Overs.
2nd
Simulation: 15 over 40 runs (3 Middle Order Batter )
03 Spinners- 6, 5, 4 overs.
3rd
Simulation: 12 overs 30 runs (1 wicket keeper (Batter), 02 lower
order batter)
01 Fast Bowler- 3 over, 03 Spinners- 4,3,2 overs
Cool Down
(10 mins)
Partner Stretching, static stretching.
Conclusion: Sim 1: Batting Team achieved the target with 1 wkt down.
Sim 2: Batters got out, couldn’t achieve target.
Sim 3: Batters team achieved the target with 1 wkt down.
Evaluation Sim 1:
Batters- Approach was good (80%conversion of loose ball into
boundaries), Regularly rotating the strike.
Bowlers-Wayward length & line, Over pitch/half volley deliveries
Sim 2:
Batters- Playing against the spin & away from the body.
Bowlers- 80% bowing in god areas with ideal trajectory
Sim 3:
Batters- Wicket keeper(Batter) showed good presence of mind in taking
singles on 5/6 ball of the over, lower order batter played with good
defence
Bowlers-Some bad Tactical moves by Fielding team; i.e Spray in field
position on 5/6 ball also.

Self Reflection 9:
Things I did well:
Session was well planned & got over in well stipulated time
Give batting task to bowlers (lower order batsmen).
Things to improve:
Communication More on strategic plans (Field placement &
change of bowlers) with the fielding the fielding captain before the
next match simulation.
Things to
implement next
session:
Work with the middle order batters on playing spinners in next
skill session
Work with fast bowlers on bowling on spin friendly wickets.
(pitching area)
Other Coach’s
comments:
Appreciated by a colleague coach on conducting the session.

Session Plan: 10
Program: SKILL Session for SWAC Cricket Team (One Day Tournament)
Hours: 2 hrs
(3 Spinners, 1 off break & 2 left arm orthodox)
Objective of the
Session
Spinners: High Arm Release, Spot bowling, Ideal Trajectory, Seam
position & revolution behind the ball, follow through.
Control on variations & crease use to create angles in trajectory.
Return catch to spinner.
WK: Get up with bounce, Move in straight line, soft hands.
Equipment &
Facilities
1 prepared turf pitch (centre wicket), gloves , Catching Bat , mitt, New
Ball, Semi New Balls, . Wicket keeper.
Session Outline:
Introduction
(5 mins)
Brief about the session;
Had some words with the bowlers before the session.
1. 90% of game is mentally.
2. Believe in process & believe in yourself.
3. Positive approach & Attitude
4. Three ‘C’, Commitment, Consistency, Concentration.
Warm Up: 12 min
& (3 mins break
for change over )
Type of session:
Main Activity
(70/80 mins)
(10 mins break in
between)
(Take Care of
Regular Hydration)
a. Short Distance Release Drill 15/20 balls into WK hands
b. Single Wkt Bowling 12 overs each
(Divided into 2 parts:07 overs / 05 overs)
(Spot Bowling).
On last 18 ballls spinner will take return catch.
Stock Deliveries 90% ,10% of Variations.
Advised: Slight changes in trajectory & use of crease while bowling
stock deliveries.
10 min: Flat Catches.
Cool Down:
(10 min)
Conclusion Feedback: Bowlers were highly motivated after the positive words
throughout the session. Bowlers find ‘Advise’ very useful as they
sometime forget to use this approach while doing single wicket bowling.
Wk gaining confidence while keeping on spinners.
Evaluation More than 80% of deliveries pitching area of bowlers is on the target,
Offie is bowling with ideal trajectory & imparting great spin.
Left armers are bowling with slightly flightly trajectories.
WK: still sometimes get up early. Advised not to do so.

Self Reflection 10:
Things I did well:
Communication was good with players,
Had motivational before the skill session as skill session tends to get
boring some of the times.
Things to improve:
Gain More Knowledge on Bowling.
(Bio Mechanism , alignment)
Things to
implement next
session:
oriented task.
Other Coach’s
comments:
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