My sister wants to start sending her eldest son (almost 5) to some organised coaching sessions and she's keen on cricket as a possible alternative, or in addition, to football. The rationale behind this I think is one of perception, that cricket, being something of a more Gentlemanly and patient game, is by its nature going to teach skills that other, more dynamic sports can't. Much as I enjoy watching cricket I've never really played it so, unlike football, I'm uncertain about this conception. Is it really about the sport itself, or is it more to do with the surroundings, the other kids and the coaches, the etiquettes surrounding the game and so forth? If it is about the latter aspects then what am I looking out for in a club and its methods that would be beneficial?
What sort of coaching structure and methods are considered good for that age group in cricket? There are some universal coaching principles, so I sort of know what I'm not looking for, but are there specific hallmarks of decent coaching practices within the sport?
What sort of coaching structure and methods are considered good for that age group in cricket? There are some universal coaching principles, so I sort of know what I'm not looking for, but are there specific hallmarks of decent coaching practices within the sport?
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