Changing Formats, Improving Experiences
Where does that put us for the 2018 season?
ECB research has shown that:
91% 79%
of junior leagues
are open to piloting
new playing
formats of leagues have
already made
changes to
promote
participation
Many junior leagues across the Country are delivering the new junior formats
this summer with ECB running an official pilot in a selected number of leagues.
Contact your County Cricket Board to find out more.
Short pitch study
Looking at under-10 and 11 age groups for club and County representative
players, the research, ran for three years in partnership with Loughborough
University, found:
There was a 15% increase in playable deliveries.
15% It also enabled more accurate bowling, safer
technique and an improved bowling experience.
56% 56% increase in
shots played
straight and on the
off side.
39%
39% increase in
running between
the wickets.
The research concluded that, overall, a shortened pitch led to a more engaging
and active game for children.
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