Shield Squad
Non-Shield Squad
Part One · Pre-Season Week
Assumptions & Considerations

Assumptions

  • The group has completed 4 weeks of strength and conditioning work prior to week 3 of the program
  • Modified fielding will commence at approximately week 5 of the program

Considerations

  • Understanding how the coaching group is going to lead the group - Standards, skill sessions, communication
  • Discussions with Bowling coaches around the type of bowlers they have (key qualities) and opportunities
  • Where does the player think they are physically and what are their goals (Individual Player Plan) and what type of player is the coaching looking for
  • Previous injury history, testing and current screening
  • Rehab group integrated with sessions. Where they can't participate they are modified in the same environment
Part Two · Shield Squad
Assumptions & Considerations

Assumptions

  • Team is undertaking an early flight that is 1-2hrs of duration
  • Nets available for Bowlers at the ground on day 1

Considerations

  • Game likely to be in and around November. Hydration plans
  • Not use to the two days between Shield and OD games. Needs to be well planned
  • Fast Bowlers not tending to bowl the day pre game
  • Lunch is organised at the ground pre training
  • 12th and 13th player are topped up as required after day 2
Part Two · Non-Shield Squad
Assumptions & Considerations

Assumptions

  • Two-four players playing OD that didn't play Shield game
  • Played Club games on Saturday and Sunday leading into training week

Considerations

  • Maintain bowling and fielding loading