Cricket S&C — all lessons
Biomechanics of Cricket
Analysis of bowling, batting and fielding movementsAssessment & Evaluation
Assessment protocols for cricketers: strength, power, speed, agility, enduranceLong-Term Periodisation
LTAD in cricketPeriodisation for seasons and formatsManaging training and bowling loadStrength, Power, Speed & Agility
Exercise selection and integrating strength training in cricketExplosive power and plyometrics for cricketSpeed between the wickets and fielding agilityOvertraining, Recovery & Practice
Overtraining signs, load and fatigue monitoring in cricketCricket S&C case studies and practical sessionsCricket S&C case studies and practical sessions
Applied cricket S&C cases — a youth fast bowler, an all-rounder in pre-season, a T20 specialist in a congested schedule and a keeper — with sample sessions.
Learning objectives
- Apply cricket S&C principles to realistic cases
- Write sample sessions for different roles
- Integrate workload monitoring
- Coordinate with coaches and medical staff
Before this lesson
Why this matters
These fictional cases bring the module together.
Case 1 — Youth fast bowler (16)
Growth spurt, back soreness. Medical review; bowling within national guidelines; trunk, hip and leg strength 2×/week; youth resistance training principles [lloyd2014].
Case 2 — All-rounder pre-season
8-week plan: 3 strength sessions, 2 conditioning, progressive bowling build (no spikes) [hulin2014].
Case 3 — T20 specialist, congested schedule
2 × 30-min strength sessions, recovery focus, power maintenance [suchomel2016].
Case 4 — Wicketkeeper
Lateral speed, squat endurance, hip mobility, reactive drills.
Sample in-season session (35 min)
| Block | Content |
|---|---|
| Warm-up | Mobility, activation |
| Power | 3 × 3 hang power clean, 3 × 5 med-ball throws |
| Strength | 3 × 4 trap-bar deadlift, 3 × 6 split squat |
| Robustness | Nordics, Copenhagen, external rotation |
Track bowling loads throughout [dennis2003].
Common mistakes and misconceptions
Case study
A club applies the cases to its squad: bowlers get workload trackers, batters focus on speed and rotation, and the keeper gets lateral work. Injury absences fall the following season.
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Strength and conditioning in practice
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Knowledge check
Knowledge check · 0/5
1. A youth fast bowler’s plan prioritises…
2. An in-season T20 session should be…
3. A keeper’s plan includes…
4. Workload tracking for an all-rounder includes…
5. Plans should be shared with…
Short-answer & application questions
- Write a full week for one case.
- Create your own case for a club player.
- Plan monitoring for a bowler on tour.
Key takeaways
- Programmes must reflect role, format, age and schedule.
- Workload monitoring is central for bowlers.
- Short, focused in-season sessions maintain qualities.
- Communication with coaches and medical staff is essential.
Connected topics
References
- Dennis R, Farhart P, Goumas C, Orchard J (2003). Bowling workload and the risk of injury in elite cricket fast bowlers. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 6(3):359–367. Cohort check pending
- Hulin BT, Gabbett TJ, Blanch P, et al. (2014). Spikes in acute workload are associated with increased injury risk in elite cricket fast bowlers. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(8):708–712. Cohort check pending
- Lloyd RS, Faigenbaum AD, Stone MH, et al. (2014). Position statement on youth resistance training: the 2014 International Consensus. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(7):498–505. Position stand check pending
- Suchomel TJ, Nimphius S, Stone MH (2016). The importance of muscular strength in athletic performance. Sports Medicine, 46(10):1419–1449. Narrative review check pending
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