Durbanville Cricket Club – Juniors

AGE GROUP OBJECTIVES

MINI CRICKET ( Under 9 down )

Our objective with this group is to coach basic skills by introducing the players to all the various facets of cricket. Along with this we will develop general skills by means of the LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development) program. Majority of our coaching sessions will be in the form of match simulations where the players will become familiar with match situations. 2 teams are entered in the WPCA Bakers Mini-cricket league. Matches are played on Saturday mornings at various centralized venues (as per fixture list). Once a player is assessed and on recommendation by the coach, he will be moved to the next group where he will be introduced to hard ball cricket. These introductions are normally made via that age group’s ‘B’ team.

UNDER 10

Here we endeavor to create a love for the game. Our objective with this group is to introduce the players to the longer version of 11 a-side hard ball cricket. Basic skills will be introduced through hard ball drills and exercises. Maximum participation is non-negotiable and each player will get an opportunity to bowl at least 2 overs in a match, and a rotational basis will be followed wrt batting. The various orders regarding bowling and batting will be submitted by the coach. Parents who manage teams on a Saturday will follow through with these guidelines by the coaches. It is our objective to enter 2 teams in the WPCA Saturday league. This will enable the coach to choose his stronger players for the A team.

UNDER 11

Our objective with this group is to continue exposing the players to the longer version of 11 a-side hard ball cricket. Introduction will be made to the make up of a cricket team where batsman and bowlers start getting identified. Basic skills will be introduced through hard ball drills and exercises. Maximum participation is non-negotiable and each player will get an opportunity to bowl at least 2 overs in a match, and a rotational basis will be followed wrt batting. The various orders regarding bowling and batting will be submitted by the coach. Parents who manage teams on a Saturday will follow through with these guidelines by the coaches. It is our objective to enter 2 teams in the WPCA Saturday league. This will enable the coach to choose his stronger players for the A team.

UNDER 12

With this group our target objective is to introduce new skills as well as structuring a team according to individual roles. Batting line-ups and combinations are introduced and are only occasionally rotated. Bowlers get longer spells. Batting, bowling and fielding responsibilities are discussed and made aware to all the players. The various orders regarding bowling and batting will be submitted by the coach. Parents who manage teams on a Saturday will follow through with these guidelines by the coaches. It is our objective to enter 2 teams in the WPCA Saturday league. This will enable the coach to choose his stronger players for the A team.

UNDER 13

Our objective with this group is to develop all skills. Players will take on roles and responsibilities within a team. Identification of batsman, bowlers and all rounders will be made so as to compile a well balanced team. Role-specific coaching to take place, as well as an approach to the mental side of cricket to be introduced. The introduction to a more ‘permanent’ captain will take place where he can give input to the various line-ups regarding bowling and batting. Captaincy responsibilities should be supported along with the freedom to run the team on the field to be motivated. It is our objective to enter 2 teams in the WPCA Saturday league. This will enable the coach to choose his stronger players for the A team.

These are our guidelines set out for each coach to follow, there will however be situations beyond the control of the coach where variations to these guidelines may be made in order for the club to field a team on match day.

ALL AGE GROUP TEAMS ARE TO ADHERE TO THE OFFICIAL PLAYING CONDITIONS OF THE WPCA SATURDAY LEAGUES.