Cricket coaching session at Belvoir Cricket Club with Paul Nixon

We were  invited to attend a cricket  coaching session at Belvoir Cricket Club with Paul Nixon ( ex England wicket keeper). 7 lucky children were able to attend this session and had a super afternoon being coached on batting, fielding and throwing skills .
                                            group learning how to hold bat and "rock it like a baby"

and catch

                                                            hit and hold the position

how to throw-arm position

how high will it bounce?

batting 1:1

 a mini game

in the nets

                                     and hit....good job the net held or a black eye for me taking the photo!

5 points for a catch

this is how...

                                                                  aim and hit the stumps

good power

 mid way through-Mrs Chadwick thought  a snack would be good

demonstrating how to throw long distance and still hit the wickets

just like that

take aim- 3 hits needed for this game

 who will hit the cone in the middle?

5 points for a catch, then throw at the wicket for 5 more points

 in the nets

good catching position

and catch

ready for any height catch

more 1:1 coaching tips

 excellent body position ready to hold on to the catch

another game

head still, watching the ball

Group Photo at end of the session.

Many thanks to Belvoir Cricket Club and to Mr Robinson who invited us to attend this session. A fantastic opportunity that was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.