Level-O Certificate Course in Cricket Coaching

By Prof. Abhijit Thander | Visva-Bharati

Learners enrolled: 673 | Exam registration: 92

ABOUT THE COURSE:

This course covers a comprehensive range of topics essential for coaching cricket effectively. It begins with understanding the role and legal responsibilities of a coach. The batting section delves into set-up techniques, vertical and horizontal bat shots, and running between the wickets. Bowling fundamentals include various actions, setting up run-ups, and techniques for fast, swing, and spin bowling. Fielding techniques cover ground fielding, throwing, and catching. Additional topics include fitness importance, goal setting, practice session management, skill acquisition, video analysis, and safety and first aid.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Cricket coaching career focused candidates

PREREQUISITES: Any Course

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: MS Dhoni Cricket Academy, AARKA Sports, CAB.

Summary

Course Status :	Ongoing
Course Type :	Core
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	20 Jan 2025
End Date :	11 Apr 2025
Enrollment Ends :	03 Feb 2025
Exam Registration Ends :	28 Feb 2025
Exam Date :	03 May 2025 IST

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1:

Generic: Role of the coach: role, duties, legal responsibilities
Cricket Skill: Batting: Set Up
Cricket Skill: Batting: Vertical Bat Front foot shots

Week 2:

Generic: Skill Acquisition
Generic: Basic laws of Cricket
Cricket Skill: Batting: Vertical Bat Front foot shots

Week 3:

Generic: Warm up & Warm down and Pitch Dimension
Cricket Skill: Batting: Vertical Bat Back foot shots

Week 4:

Generic: Traditions and Etiquette of Cricket
Batting Skill : Vertical & Horizontal Bat shots: step out & sweep

Week 5:

Generic: Goal Setting In Cricket
Batting Skill : Horizontal Bat Shots: Cut, Pull & Hook
Batting Skill : Running Between The Wickets

Week 6:

Generic: How to Coach
Bowling Skill : Fundamentals of bowling & Types of action
Bowling Skill : Building Basic action & Setting up Run up

Week 7:

Generic: Sports Parents
Bowling Skill : Fast & Swing bowling: stock & variations
Bowling Skill : Spin: finger spin: action, stock & Variations

Week 8:

Bowling Skill : Spin: wrist spin: action, stock & variations
Fielding Skill :Ground fielding: start, base up & Attacking
Fielding Skill: Ground fielding: defensive & retrieve

Week 9:

Generic: Importance of fitness
Generic: Weight Training exercises for Cricketers
Fielding Skill : Throwing: over arm & under arm

Week 10:

Generic: Pitch Preparation
Fielding Skill : Catching: techniques & close in catching
Fielding Skill : Catching: parallel & high catching

Week 11:

Generic: How to Coach
Wicket keeping Skill : crouch, get up & positioning
Wicket keeping Skill : footwork & glove work

Week 12:

Generic: Efficient conduct of a practice session
Generic: How to Shoot Videos & Filling Video Analysis sheet
Generic: Safety & First Aid

Books and references

1.Bob Woolmer's Art and Science of Cricket

2.COACHING BEYOND My Days with the Indian Cricket Team: R. Sridhar

3.Coaching Youth Cricket: Ian Pont

4.Cutting Edge Cricket: Frank Pyke Ken Davis

Instructor bio

Prof. Abhijit Thander

Visva-Bharati

Prof. Abhijit Thander is an Assistant Professor of Physical Education renowned for his exceptional academic prowess and expertise in Physical Education and Sport Science. His illustrious career is marked by numerous accolades and awards, reflecting his dedication and hard work. Notably, he achieved first class first in his graduation degree and first class second in his master's degree. His pursuit of a doctorate in Physical Education culminated in him receiving prestigious awards for Best Research and Best Paper at conferences. With thirteen years of teaching experience, Prof. Thander has significantly contributed to institutions like Jadavpur University and Visva-Bharati University. Prof. Thander's scholarly influence extends to supervising four doctoral scholars in biomechanics, sports training, and sports psycho physiology, particularly in cricket. His research interests lie in Sports Biomechanics, Sports Psycho-Physiology, and Cricket, with numerous publications in national and international journals. Besides his academic achievements, Prof. Thander is also an accomplished athlete, having represented Visva- Bharati University in cricket, Kho-Kho, and yoga.In his coaching career, Prof. Thander holds a Level A cricket coaching certification from NCA-BCCI. He has worked with the Cricket Association of Bengal, MS Dhoni Cricket Academy, and is currently the Technical Director of Viswa Porichoy Cricket Academy. Additionally, he serves as the University representative at the Cricket Association of Bengal. Known for his innovative teaching methods, Prof. Thander emphasizes practical learning, enriching the educational experiences of his students.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.

The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).

Date and Time of Exams: May 3, 2025 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.

Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.

The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.

Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

Please note that assignments encompass all types (including quizzes, programming tasks, and essay submissions) available in the specific week.

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Kharagpur .It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

- NPTEL team