Product Description

Coaching Youth Cricket gives you the tools you need to become a successful coach, even in your first season. Written by the Australian Cricket Board—the country's leading cricket authority—this complete guide combines the basics of coaching and cricket in one concise resource. It is essential reading for beginning coaches of 6- to 14-year-old athletes.

Beginning with the basics, the book addresses the primary responsibilities and essential qualities of a good coach. You will learn fundamental coaching skills, including how to

- communicate with players, parents, fans, umpires, and other coaches;
- teach sport skills sequentially;
- plan, organize, and conduct effective practices; and
- prevent injuries and provide emergency care.

The remainder of the book focuses specifically on how to teach cricket to children. A thorough overview of the sport answers any questions you might have about rules, equipment, game procedures, positions, and scorekeeping. You'll also find indispensable advice on teaching basic cricket skills—from throwing to wicketkeeping—along with more than 50 drills to improve your players' skills. Last but not least, the book presents team tactics and practice games that promote leadership and team spirit.

Filled with 162 helpful illustrations, Coaching Youth Cricket will help you meet the challenges and experience the rewards of coaching young players.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #406654 in Books
• Published on: 2000-08-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780736033305
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author

The Australian Cricket Board (ACB) is the national governing body for cricket in Australia. It is one of nine full members of the International Cricket Council, the governing body of international cricket. Regarded as a world leader in cricket administration, the ACB comprises six member associations, called state associations, which include Cricket New South Wales, Queensland Cricket, South Australian Cricket Association, Tasmanian Cricket Association, Victorian Cricket Association, and Western Australian Cricket Association. The ACB is also closely aligned with the Northern Territory Cricket Association and the Australian Capital Territory Cricket Association.

The ACB's mission statement emphasizes three key elements: the spirit of cricket, on-field success, and an aggressive approach to commercial issues. Developed as a starting point for moving cricket into the new century, the mission statement reads: “To defend and promote the values of the great game of cricket, ensure that Australian teams excel on the field, and be a formidable and successful competitor in the sport and entertainment industries.”

Responsibilities of the ACB include international and interstate cricket, national development, coaching, and umpiring programs. The state and territory cricket associations are responsible for cricket within their respective domain and for the delivery of national programs designed and funded by the ACB.

Together, the ACB and state and territory cricket associations operate several development programs for primary and secondary schools. Aimed at encouraging young people to become involved in the game, these programs have enjoyed enormous success over the years, and even better results are expected in the future.

Customer Reviews

A great resource for cricket coaches!
I coach youth cricket in Colorado (USA) with programs in both the community and at the elementary school level. I have found this book a wonderful resource for interesting drills. I have also expanded and modified their drills for American children to create additional drills for my program.

I believe this book is a MUST for anyone serious about mainstreaming cricket in the US, and more specifically teaching children (who live anywhere!) cricket.

The ACB has approved this; remember they have created the worlds best cricket side, arguably, best ever. Why not learn from the best, using their tools and resources? This is one affordable vehicle one should consider for your children and adult cricket program!

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Great book for Americans to get started in Cricket
G'day , I found Coaching Youth Cricket by Australian Cricket Board very useful in launching an inschool program in Kansas and across the USA teaching PE Teachers about the game of cricket and also educate parents new to the game , what it was all about. I highly reccomend it. to find out more about jr cricket in the usa i also recomend checking out HotShotCricket.com and USJuniorcricket.org
if you are interested in learning about Cricket this book will help.
Edward.

Useful for a Novice American!
I am currently researching sports not regularly played in the USA and how they are played by both children and adults. Cricket is the first on my list. Considering the fact that my "world of sports" has only included baseball, basketball, American football, and hockey, I find this book quite helpful. It speaks in terms the total novice can understand and it seems to adequately describe children's involvement in the game.