A run saved is as valuable as a run scored, and a dropped catch can cost a match. Our fielding workshop gives junior cricketers the throwing, catching and wicket keeping skills that coaches and selectors notice straight away.
The workshop runs indoors at HECC in Sawbridgeworth during the school holidays, a short drive from Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow and Epping.
HECC sits on the Herts and Essex border at Tharbies Farm, Sawbridgeworth.
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Throwing, catching, ground fielding, wicket keeping and fielding under pressure.
Players learn the art and mechanics of a strong, accurate throw: body position, a fast transfer from hand to hand and a release that protects the shoulder and elbow. We cover overarm throws from the deep, flat throws to the keeper and underarm flicks for run outs.
Catching drills are matched to real fielding positions: high catches in the deep, sharp chances in the slips and gully, and reaction catches close to the bat. Players build soft hands, good footwork and the confidence to go for every chance.
Attacking the ball, the long barrier, slide stops and picking up cleanly on the run. These are the skills that stop boundaries and turn ones into dot balls.
Dedicated work for keepers on stance, staying low, footwork standing back and up to the stumps, and taking the ball cleanly to both pace and spin.
We finish with competitive drills and match scenarios, so players practise backing up, communicating and hitting the stumps when it counts.
Sessions are led by ECB qualified coaches, including Luke Humphrey, HECC Head Coach and ECB Level 4 coach, and Adam Pearce, ECB Level 2 coach with a degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology.
At every level, from club juniors to county age groups, fielding is one of the first things selectors watch. A player who is reliable in the field earns more time on the pitch and more chances to bat and bowl. Good fielding is also the quickest skill to improve with the right technique and regular practice.
The NFBA is a fast bowling programme developed and managed by a team of expert coaches, current professionals and specialised trainers to produce young fast bowlers capable of breaking into first-class county sides.
The Spin Academy has been developed to support gifted spin bowlers on their development journey. Led by former England bowler Peter Such, the Spin Academy is administered through a blended approach that relies on the world’s best spin practices.
No. The workshop covers fielding for every player, with dedicated sections for keepers.
Yes. We teach throwing mechanics that protect the shoulder and elbow, and adjust the volume of throws for each age group.
Players new to cricket may get more from our cricket holiday camps.
Keeping gloves and inners if they have them.
Yes. See every workshop and camp on our cricket holiday camps page.
Places are limited so every player gets plenty of time with the ball. Book online, call 01279 724782 or email enquiries@heccsport.com.
Keep active this half term with fun, indoor cricket camps at our Sawbridgeworth centre. Rain never stops play!
27th, 28th & 29th October | 10am–4pm
