NextGen 1
This course is now fully booked. Please look out for our January 2027 courses, or send us an enquiry and we’ll be in touch with details.
A safe and enjoyable programme for children aged 8–11 who are new to hardball cricket, progressing from softball or developing their basic skills. Players will build confidence while learning the fundamentals of batting, bowling and fielding.
- Ages
- 8–11 years
- Standard
- Players progressing from softball to hardball cricket, and hardball beginners
- Venue
- Gateways School
- Day
- Saturday
- Time
- 3pm to 4.15pm
- Session length
- 75 minutes
- Places
- Maximum 20
- Fee
- £125.00
Dates
- Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Saturday, 10 October 2026
- Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Saturday, 7 November 2026
- Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Saturday, 21 November 2026
- Saturday, 28 November 2026
- Saturday, 5 December 2026
No session on Saturday 31 October 2026 (half-term break).
What it includes
- A safe, progressive introduction to hardball cricket
- Guidance on correctly using protective cricket equipment
- Hardball confidence-building activities
- Batting grip, stance and fundamental shot development
- Bowling fundamentals, including a safe and repeatable action
- Catching, throwing and essential fielding skills
- Fun, modified games that build confidence and understanding
- End-of-course assessment and feedback
Equipment
Players should bring their own protective equipment wherever possible. A limited amount of shared equipment may be available by prior arrangement.