Vivvo CMS v4.6 http://www.lancashirecricket.co.uk/ http://www.lancashirecricket.co.uk/files.php?file=Icons/feed_icon_28x28_638584543.png http://www.lancashirecricket.co.uk/index.php/ http://www.lancashirecricket.co.uk/index.php/development/schools-cricket/3663.html Schools Cricket Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:24:00 +0100 http://www.wyncoteramblers.co.uk Schools Cricket Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:11:07 +0100 Unfortunately, in recent times, the evolution of the "coach" has been such that people that have hardly, if ever, played competitive cricket are in charge of entire junior cricket section. Whilst I would never belittle their enthusiasm and wholeheartedness, it seems inconceivable to me that these people could be able to correctly transmit the subtle nuances that separate cricket from so many other sports. I think this has to change. Whilst I accept without reservation that the day of the brusque old veteran calling his charges a bunch of so-and-so's when they fail to reach his expectations might be behind us, I cannot help but feel that the tail is somewhat wagging the dog. Discipline is a dirty word. Expectation is unwelcome. Competition is frowned upon. Odd then, that we want these children to play for cups and in leagues before they know where they are. It is a great dichotomy that cricket has always handled in its own unique fashion. That being that on the field I will do whatever it takes to win the game and 2 minutes after the end of the game I will buy you a glass of whatever you want in the clubhouse. As such discipline is inherently important. Not just good behaviour which goes hand in hand with cricket - or it should - but also the discipline on the pitch to perform the basic tasks that a cricketer is expected to be able to execute.]]> Lancashire Cricket Board