At the end of term we try to play a “proper” game with the age group classes, even with the younger players.
On Saturday, a small group of Dad’s gathered at the side of the hall to watch and encourage their children.
And we had calls from one father for the non-striker to “start walking” and “back up” as the bowler ran in…no wonder young batters are trying to “steal” a yard and straying out of their crease before the ball is bowled, if this is what they are being told to do!
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