After a very successful winter camp in 2023- 24, SPCA is announcing the winter program for 2024-25
9-week cricket training program with a total of 2 hours per week. This condensed program will focus on biomechanics, strength & conditioning, cricketing skills, and game awareness within a limited time frame.
Venue – Club Didsbury @Didsbury High School
Time slots
U11s – Sunday 1pm – 3pm
U13s – Sunday 3:15pm – 5:15pm
U15s – Saturday 12:30pm – 2:30pm
U18s/ Seniors – Saturday 3pm – 5pm
Overview:
9-Week Cricket Training Program (2 Hours per Week)
- Duration: 9 weeks
- Frequency: 1 session per week
- Session Length: 2 hours
- Start date – 19th Oct
Weekly Schedule:
- Session Structure: Focus on integrating biomechanics, strength & conditioning, cricketing skills, and game awareness within each session.
Weekly Structure (2 Hours per Session)
Session Breakdown:
- Warm-up
- Light jogging, dynamic stretches, and mobility exercises.
- Biomechanics
- Basic batting stance, grip, and bowling action.
- Refining throwing mechanics and front-foot positioning in batting.
- Advanced bowling techniques and power generation in batting.
- Perfecting technique for injury prevention and performance optimization.
- Individual adjustments based on progress and video analysis.
- Strength & Conditioning
- Introduction to bodyweight exercises and basic core strength.
- Incorporation of agility drills and resistance bands for conditioning.
- Plyometric exercises and functional strength training.
- Sport-specific strength and power exercises.
- High-intensity interval training and maintaining fitness.
- Cricketing Skills
- Basic batting drills, line and length bowling, and fielding fundamentals.
- Advanced batting shots, variation in bowling, and catching drills.
- Match situations, decision-making skills, and adapting techniques.
- High-pressure batting, bowling variations, and advanced fielding drills.
- Fine-tuning skills and applying them in simulated match scenarios.
- Game Awareness
- Basic cricket rules and understanding match scenarios.
- Tactical awareness, field placements, and game strategy basics.
- Decision-making in different match situations.
- Advanced tactics and analyzing opponents’ strategies.
- Applying strategies in simulated match scenarios and review.
- Cool Down & Review
- Light stretching, breathing exercises, and feedback session on progress.
Program Highlights by Week by Week
Introduction
- Biomechanics: Basic techniques for batting and bowling.
- Strength & Conditioning: Introduction to core exercises and bodyweight training.
- Cricketing Skills: Fundamental batting, bowling, and fielding drills.
- Game Awareness: Basic rules and understanding of cricket.
Skill Building
- Biomechanics: Refining techniques, focus on mechanics.
- Strength & Conditioning: Adding agility drills and resistance training.
- Cricketing Skills: Advanced drills, focusing on technique.
- Game Awareness: Tactical awareness and basic strategies.
Intermediate Development
- Biomechanics: Advanced technique work and optimization.
- Strength & Conditioning: Plyometrics and sport-specific conditioning.
- Cricketing Skills: Match scenarios and decision-making.
- Game Awareness: Applying strategies and understanding game situations.
Advanced Training
- Biomechanics: Fine-tuning techniques, addressing individual needs.
- Strength & Conditioning: High-intensity training and power development.
- Cricketing Skills: High-pressure drills and match simulations.
- Game Awareness: Advanced tactics and opponent analysis.
Performance Focus
- Biomechanics: Final adjustments and maximizing efficiency.
- Strength & Conditioning: Maintaining fitness, peak performance training.
- Cricketing Skills: Refined skills, applying in match situations.
- Game Awareness: Full application of strategies, final review.
Additional Elements:
Parental Updates: Brief updates to keep parents informed about their child’s progress and development.
Progress Tracking: Regular feedback and progress tracking to monitor improvements and make adjustments as needed.