CT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BATTING Developing the ability to identify and hit gaps and space in different areas to maximise run scoring Developing the ability to adapt their approach to run scoring based on the game situation, their role, the surface and conditions Developing a position at release that allows them to be balanced, aligned and ready to move to different types of delivery against pace and spin Developing the ability to effectively use their hands to add, use and remove pace Developing the ability to identify length and effectively play off the front and back foot against the fast moving ball and the spinning ball Developing the ability to run positively between the wickets PACE BOWLING Developing an awareness and understanding of effective deliveries to bowl based on the game situation, their role, the surface, the conditions and the batter’s approach Developing an awareness and understanding of appropriate fields; how they are influenced by the deliveries they are bowling and how they can influence the batter’s approach Developing their bowling action to increase pace and accuracy Developing the ability to regularly bowl a length challenging the top of the stumps Developing the ability to generate lateral movement Developing the ability to bowl yorkers and bouncers Developing variations that deceive batters in the air or off the pitch Demonstrating a desire to bowl fast and take wickets FIELDING Developing an understanding of the requirements of various fielding positions From an effective ready to move position, is developing an ability to anticipate where the ball could go based on the movements of the batter Developing the ability to attack and intercept the ball from a variety of locations on the field Demonstrating the desire to keep the ball in play at all costs Developing the ability to throw quickly and accurately at a target from a variety of locations on the field with appropriate technique Developing the ability to catch and stop the ball in a variety of locations on the field with appropriate technique SPIN BOWLING Developing an awareness and understanding of effective deliveries to bowl based on the game situation, their role, the surface, the conditions and the batter’s approach Developing their bowling action to increase spin and accuracy whilst bowling with intent and energy Developing an awareness and understanding of appropriate fields; how they are influenced by the deliveries they are bowling and how they can influence the batter’s approach Developing their bowling action to increase spin and accuracy whilst bowling with intent and energy Developing the ability to consistently release their stock ball in a way that maximises spin Developing the ability to regularly bowl a length challenging the top of the stumps Developing variations that deceive batters in the air and off the pitch Demonstrating a desire to spin the ball hard and take wickets WICKETKEEPING Developing the ability to convert wicket taking chances when standing up and standing back Developing an understanding and consistency of their posture and movements to manage different types of delivery when standing up and standing back Developing the ability to positively impact the game by providing relevant information to fielders, bowlers and captains Developing the courage to stand up to the stumps and the ability to identify when this is most appropriate
