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Wicketkeeper Communication Workshop

Build communication with bowlers and fielders, including calling, encouragement and tactical instructions.

What you'll learn
When
Any day · you pick
Duration
30 min
Where
Winnston Park
Group size
Up to 10
Price
Members free · £15
01 — Overview

About this workshop

The wicketkeeper is the voice of the fielding side. This short workshop teaches keepers when and how to call for the ball, how to direct fielders, how to support bowlers between deliveries and how to pass tactical information to the captain — all while staying within the Spirit of Cricket.

02 — Outcomes

What you'll learn

01Clear calls for throws and catches
02Directing fielders
03Encouraging and supporting bowlers
04Passing information to the captain
05Keeping energy up in the field
06Staying within the Spirit of Cricket
03 — Session plan

How the 30 minutes run

  1. 0:00
    Why keepers lead
  2. 0:05
    Calling drills
  3. 0:10
    Field direction practice
  4. 0:20
    Bowler support between balls
  5. 0:25
    Live fielding scenario
  6. 0:30
    Wrap-up & check-out
04 — Be ready

Before you come

What to bring

Keeping gloves, pads, trainers and water.

Who it's for

Wicketkeepers and players who want to keep

On the day

Arrive 10 minutes early and show your QR pass at check-in.

05 — Your coach
Academy Wicketkeeping CoachWFA Academy · Wicketkeeping

Delivered by WFA Academy coaches, who run player development sessions across the Winn Family T-20 League and work with players from first-time cricketers to senior squad members.

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Ready when you are

Grab your place

Four quick steps — choose, details, confirm, booked. Your QR pass arrives straight away.