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Starting Cricket: Your First Steps to the Crease: Hold the Bat, Face the Ball, and Play with Confidence. A Coach Shows You How.
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ISBN13: 9798187781379
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 17 2026
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.29 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 17 2026
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.29 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Have you ever wanted to play cricket but felt too confused to start?
Maybe you've watched a match and wondered what everyone's doing. Perhaps your child came home excited about cricket, and you want to help them learn. Or maybe you've stood at the crease already, bat in hand, and thought: I have no idea what comes next.
Maybe you've watched a match and wondered what everyone's doing. Perhaps your child came home excited about cricket, and you want to help them learn. Or maybe you've stood at the crease already, bat in hand, and thought: I have no idea what comes next.
I've been there. I remember my first time walking onto a pitch. The gear felt foreign. The terms sounded like another language. And every time someone said watch the ball, I wished they'd explain how.
This book is the explanation I needed back then.
Starting Cricket isn't another dense manual filled with jargon. It's a conversation between you and someone who's been exactly where you are. I wrote it the way I coach, by sitting next to you, showing you each step, and making sure you actually understand before we move on. WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK DIFFERENT
Most cricket books assume you already know something. They use words like googly and silly mid-on without realizing those terms terrify beginners.
This book assumes nothing.
Every term gets explained. Every technique gets broken down. Every drill can be done alone or with a friend, in your backyard or against a wall. And when something goes wrong, because it will, it does for everyone, there's a troubleshooting guide waiting for you. INSIDE YOU'LL FIND
- How to hold the bat - The right grip, explained so clearly you'll never forget it
- Where to stand - Finding your stance and feeling balanced at the crease
- Your first shots - The defensive block that keeps you safe, the drive that brings joy
- How to bowl - From run-up to release, step by step, no experience needed
- Fielding fundamentals - Stop shots, catch confidently, throw with purpose
- Understanding the game - Finally know what's happening when you watch a match
- Your first match game plan - What to do the night before, at the crease, and after you get out FROM A READER WHO STARTED EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE
I'd never held a bat in my life. Within weeks, I was playing with my son and actually understanding what I was doing. This book didn't just teach me cricket, it gave me a way to connect with him.
That's what this is really about. Cricket is a game, yes. But it's also a way to spend time with people you care about. To feel the satisfaction of a well-timed shot. To belong to something bigger than yourself. BONUS RESOURCES (YOURS FREE)
This book is complete on its own. But for readers who want extra support, I've included:
- Your 4-Week Practice Plan - Simple sessions to build skill consistently
- The Coach's Troubleshooting Guide - 15 common problems and their fixes
- Plain-English Glossary - Every cricket term explained simply
- Your Personal Progress Journal - Space to track what you learn and celebrate small wins A QUICK WORD FROM ME
I wrote this book because I believe cricket should feel accessible to everyone. Not just to people who grew up with it, not just to those who can afford expensive coaching, but to anyone curious enough to pick up a bat and try.
If you're holding this book, you're already on your way. The rest is just practice, and I'll be with you for every step.
Turn the page. Let's take those first steps together.
This book is the explanation I needed back then.
Starting Cricket isn't another dense manual filled with jargon. It's a conversation between you and someone who's been exactly where you are. I wrote it the way I coach, by sitting next to you, showing you each step, and making sure you actually understand before we move on. WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK DIFFERENT
Most cricket books assume you already know something. They use words like googly and silly mid-on without realizing those terms terrify beginners.
This book assumes nothing.
Every term gets explained. Every technique gets broken down. Every drill can be done alone or with a friend, in your backyard or against a wall. And when something goes wrong, because it will, it does for everyone, there's a troubleshooting guide waiting for you. INSIDE YOU'LL FIND
- How to hold the bat - The right grip, explained so clearly you'll never forget it
- Where to stand - Finding your stance and feeling balanced at the crease
- Your first shots - The defensive block that keeps you safe, the drive that brings joy
- How to bowl - From run-up to release, step by step, no experience needed
- Fielding fundamentals - Stop shots, catch confidently, throw with purpose
- Understanding the game - Finally know what's happening when you watch a match
- Your first match game plan - What to do the night before, at the crease, and after you get out FROM A READER WHO STARTED EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE
I'd never held a bat in my life. Within weeks, I was playing with my son and actually understanding what I was doing. This book didn't just teach me cricket, it gave me a way to connect with him.
That's what this is really about. Cricket is a game, yes. But it's also a way to spend time with people you care about. To feel the satisfaction of a well-timed shot. To belong to something bigger than yourself. BONUS RESOURCES (YOURS FREE)
This book is complete on its own. But for readers who want extra support, I've included:
- Your 4-Week Practice Plan - Simple sessions to build skill consistently
- The Coach's Troubleshooting Guide - 15 common problems and their fixes
- Plain-English Glossary - Every cricket term explained simply
- Your Personal Progress Journal - Space to track what you learn and celebrate small wins A QUICK WORD FROM ME
I wrote this book because I believe cricket should feel accessible to everyone. Not just to people who grew up with it, not just to those who can afford expensive coaching, but to anyone curious enough to pick up a bat and try.
If you're holding this book, you're already on your way. The rest is just practice, and I'll be with you for every step.
Turn the page. Let's take those first steps together.
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