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Developing acceleration, turning and agility for running between the wickets and fielding, including drills with bats, pads and reactive cues.
Learning objectives
- Coach acceleration and turning technique
- Design running-between-wickets drills
- Develop fielding agility and diving
- Progress from planned to reactive drills
Before this lesson
Why this matters
Quick singles and saved runs win matches.
Running between wickets
- Strong first steps; carry bat low
- Decelerate early, turn low, slide bat in
- Communicate calls
Drills
| Drill | Focus |
|---|---|
| Run-a-two with turns | Turning technique |
| Partner-call starts | Reaction |
| Pick-up-and-throw circuits | Fielding agility |
| Reactive ball-drop chases | Perception–action |
Agility involves perceptual-cognitive factors [sheppard2006] [paul2016]; sprint development principles apply [haugen2019].
Common mistakes and misconceptions
Case study
Batters practise low turns and bat sliding for 6 weeks. Run-a-three times improve by about 0.3 s on average.
Further learning: video lessons
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Speed between the wickets and fielding agility
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You will understand: speed between the wickets and fielding agility
Why: Practitioner content; verify the specific video.
Strength and conditioning in practice
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You will understand: applied S&C sessions
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Knowledge check
Knowledge check · 0/5
1. Efficient turning between the wickets involves…
2. Agility includes…
3. Fielding drills should progress to…
4. Acceleration technique emphasises…
5. Deceleration training helps…
Short-answer & application questions
- Design a running-between-wickets session.
- Create a reactive fielding drill.
- Test turning speed with a run-a-three.
Key takeaways
- Running between wickets involves acceleration, deceleration and turning, often carrying a bat.
- Grounding the bat and low turns save time.
- Fielding agility includes reactive movement, pick-up and throw.
- Progress from planned to reactive and game-like drills.
Connected topics
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cricketAssessment protocols for cricketers: strength, power, speed, agility, endurance
References
- Sheppard JM, Young WB (2006). Agility literature review: classifications, training and testing. Journal of Sports Sciences, 24(9):919–932. Narrative review check pending
- Haugen T, Seiler S, Sandbakk Ø, Tønnessen E (2019). The training and development of elite sprint performance: an integration of scientific and best practice literature. Sports Medicine — Open, 5:44. Narrative review check pending
- Paul DJ, Gabbett TJ, Nassis GP (2016). Agility in team sports: testing, training and factors affecting performance. Sports Medicine, 46(3):421–442. Narrative review check pending
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