Aim: To minimise verbal input but to get the desired improvements using target areas,   drills, innovative coaching techniques and conditioned competitive practices so the   player works it out for themselves.

  Lead Coach: G. Sudarshan Raju

   Gloucestershire Technical specialist batting coach 2006
   Raju's cricket Club/ Academy 1996
   E.C.B Level 3 and in second year of level 4
   Author of Batting Mechanics.

  Dates: Sunday 29th March - Work Shop 1 (9.30am – 4.30pm)
            Sunday 26th April - Work Shop 2 (9.30am – 4.30pm).

The session will cover:

• Development of correct techniques using innovative drills and coaching methods.

• Alternative uses of bowling to achieve the above

• Various angles of feed to eliminate specific faults

•Multiple machines to deliver highly intensive squad sessions

•Batting for extended periods of time through various feeding progressions and drills   (Technical, Tactical, Mental and fitness)

• To set up individual and group batting sessions over prolonged periods of time.

• Repetition of various shots.

• Keeping explanations clear, simple and to a minimum.

• By constantly monitoring technique throughout practice (repetition of incorrect technique is counter productive)

• The importance of technique in executing game plans.

To Summarise

1. Groove Technique via easy feeds and repetition of shots

2. Gradually intensify the feed and increase the level of difficulty.

3. Test techniques from all angles of feed, swing and spin.

4. Maintain technique in run chase situation from all angles and types of swing and spin while under match type pressure and incorporating running between the wickets.

The points 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be split up into swing sessions, spin sessions and mixed, this will help in forming a program to suit the needs of players.

Remember
Groove shot – progressively intensify feed – set up run chase to incorporate the specific shot you have been practicing.

We endeavor to constantly fine tune and improve technique at every stage of the session. The emphasis will be to promote a mental state to handle match situations.

We believe that the more consistently you maintain your technique under pressure for longer periods of time, the closer you are getting to playing first class cricket.

While we give the trainees information on technique and skill initially, we encourage them to question regularly. This ensures ownership of their own development and therefore has maximum impact on the understanding of their own game.

The best players in the world have efficient basic techniques that add to their natural flare for the game.

Coaches are invited to bring a talented school/club between the ages of 14 and 18 so that they can have a days specialist batting coaching free of charge. Such participants have to make their own arrangements for lunch.Throughout the day the coaches will interact with the participants, sharing new ideas in the form of drills and coaching techniques.