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player pathway level descriptors

January 2013

Guideline to talent identification – YounG cricketers

Guideline to talent identification - younG cricketers

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CONTENTSIntroduction 1

Philosophy / Player Pathway 2

Instructions for Use & How to Nominate 3

Level Descriptors 4

Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to identifying and developing homegrown cricketers to play for Surrey and England. To aid this process, Surrey CCC has developed this Guideline to Talent Identification document to communicate the skills and attributes that we feel County Age Group (CAG) players between the ages of 9 and 17 should demonstrate. These basics will underpin the ability of the player, allowing the very best and those with the highest potential to progress into the elite programs that Surrey CCC run, for example the Pemberton Greenish Academy and then into competition for a place on the Surrey CCC professional staff.

Surrey CCC defines talented CAG cricketers as:

“Children and young cricketers with skills and attributes developed, or have the potential to develop to a level significantly ahead of their age group within the County.”

To add detail to this definition, a generic profile of a talented CAG cricketer includes and is not exhausted by:-

•Playsanumberofsports •Hasgoodfoundationsofathleticabilities •Hasgoodcorecricketskills •Relishescompetition •Workshard •Enjoyslearningnewskillsandwantstodevelopandimprove •Istacticallyastute •Findsawaytogetthejobdone

This guidance booklet: •Describesthevaryinglevelsofskillsandattributesthatyoungcricketersmay possess, split into the disciplines of cricket skills, mental abilities and physical attributes •Allowsanassessmentofplayerstobeconducted,whichhighlightsstrengthsand areas to develop, thus enabling coaching programmes to be designed based on the needs of the cricketer concerned •Aidstheidentificationofthemosttalentedandableyoungcricketers •Allowsplayersdevelopmenttobemonitoredthroughcontinualobservationand assessment

It should be understood that the enclosed information is in no way exhaustive and that players of the highest level may only demonstrate a number of the enclosed skills and attributes. Surrey CCC is aware that there is no ‘perfect’ instrument for identifying talented cricketers. However, what is hoped is that this document allows coaches within Cricket Clubs and Schools to better understand what Surrey CCC is looking for when identifying the most talented and able young cricketers.

INTRODUCTION

Figure1:Areasofinterestindevelopingyoungcricketers

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This Guideline to Talent Identification document has been produced utilising the knowledge of Surrey CCC’s coaching staff and Surrey CCC’s long-term vision to develop homegrown players to play for Surrey and England. It also takes into account current research within sporting development amongst children and the views of external specialists from within the various SportSciencedisciplines.WehopethishasenabledSurreyCCCtoproducearobustandaccurate description of skills and attributes found in talented young cricketers.

Surrey CCC has created and developed their Player Pathway as shown in the diagram opposite. It is important to note that at the younger age groups within the CAG programme, focus is on the inclusion of a larger group of cricketers and that results/performances are not the sole or accurate predictor of ability as an adult and therefore will not be used as the sole criteria for selection into teams/squads. As players progress through the CAG programme and towards the top of the pathway, results and performances become more influential in selection and smaller groups of cricketers are involved.

Surrey CCC understand and are sensitive to the fact that relative ability changes over time, therefore young cricketers may move up and down the player pathway with age. It should be noted that at no stage is selection fixed and movement into and out of squads is fluid, making use of the knowledge of how a young cricketer is developing at that moment.

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The following pages highlight descriptions of varying levels of skills and attributes that young players may possess. Each cricket skill, together with the mental and physical attributes that players could possess, has each been broken down into 4 key elements. Each element is then described along a continuum from never displaying to consistently displaying the skill or attribute.

Thedescriptionscanbeusedwhenobservingplayers,allowingyoutomakeamoreobjectivedecision on where the player may sit within this continuum. It is probable that each individual cricketer does not display all of the attributes associated with the words contained in an individual level. Therefore a best fit approach should be taken, with the coach/teacher making the decision of which level to grade that player at.

Whenobservingayoungcricketer,coachescanmakeuseoftheassessmentformfoundattheback of this document to identify, record and monitor player’s current levels of skills and attributes. Whenusedlongitudinally,thiscangiveanoverallpictureofhowaplayerisprogressingandwhether improvements are being made. An example of the assessment form and how it could be completed is shown opposite.

Once the assessment form has been completed, a Player Profile can be produced that graphically highlights the strengths of the player and the areas where they may wish to improve. This can be shared with the player and used as a tool to easily compare their progress over time.

If coaches/teachers feel that a player they have assessed is demonstrating the skills and attributes of a talented young cricketer, then Surrey CCC wishes to hear from you. In order to nominate players to the Surrey CCC Youth assessments for the various age groups we oversee, a nomination form shouldbecompleted.FormoreinformationregardingSurreyCCC’sextensiveYouthAssessments,including the key times of the year when assessments and selection takes place, please visit www.surreyperformance.co.uk or email [email protected].

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overall score1 2 3 4 5 key areas for improvement

Footwork X Requiresimprovementingettingintopositionquickeronbackfootshot

14/4 -3.75

Balance X Requiresimprovementinbalancefromstrongerbaseinpullshot

Contact X Requiresimprovementinbatfaceforbettercontactthroughmid-on

RunScoring X Hits gaps well. Be more dominant on bad balls.

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players aGe U-11

players club/school Surrey Club U-11 side

heiGht for aGe TALL/AVERAGE/SHORT

physiQue for aGeHEAVY / ATHLETIC / AVERAGE/WEAK

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Action X

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Outcome X

Tactical/Mental X

TakesWickets XfieldinG 1 2 3 4 5 key areas for improvement overall score

Throwing X

11/4 -2.75

Catching X

Stopping X

General X

wicket keepinG 1 2 3 4 5 key areas for improvement overall score

Catching & Stumping

N/AFootwork

Diving

General

Mental 1 2 3 4 5 key areas for improvement overall score

Attitude/Desire X

16/4 -4

Fight X

Critical Moment Control X

Self Belief X

physical 1 2 3 4 5 key areas for improvement overall score

Agility X

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Balance X

Co-ordination X

Strength X

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INSTRUCTIONS fOR USE

hOw TO NOmINaTE

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level descriptors

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footwork

Player lacks ability to demonstrate effective movements when playing on both the front and back foot

Player rarely demonstrates ability to play on the front foot and is inconsistent when playing off the back foot, or vice versa

Player occasionally demonstrates ability to play on the front foot with consistency in both aggressive and defensive shots and occasionally shows some ability to play defensive shots on the back foot, or vice versa

Player regularly demonstrates ability to play competently on both front and back foot, however is inconsistent in executing either attacking or defensive shots.

Player consistently demonstrates ability to play competently off both the front and back foot, when both attacking and defending.

balance

Player lacks ability to demonstrate balance

Player rarely demonstrates balance:- in stancePlayer lacks ability to demonstrate balance:- at point of release- during shot execution

Player occasionally demonstrates balance:- in stancePlayer occasionally demonstrates balanceEITHER:-atpointofreleaseOR- during shot execution

Player regularly demonstrates balance:- in stance- at point of reference- during shot executionHowever, player occasionally loses balance in one of the above.

Player consistently demonstrates excellent balance:- in stance - at point of release- during shot execution

contact

Player lacks ability to demonstrate effective contact with the ball and/or regularly misses the ball

Player rarely demonstrates ability to make contact with the ball in the middle of the bat

Player occasionally demonstrates ability to make contact with the ball inthemiddleofthebat,whenEITHERdefendingORattacking

Player regularly demonstrates ability to make consistent contact with the ball in the middle of the bat, when BOTH defending AND attacking

Player consistently demonstrates ability to make contact with the ball in the middle of the bat, when BOTH defending AND attacking and is able to demonstrate excellent timing of the ball

run scorinG

Player lacks ability to demonstrate appropriate shot selection to the delivery. Player lacks ability to score runs in match situations.

Player rarely demonstrates signs of ability to select appropriate shot in the delivery.Player rarely shows signs of being able to score runs in match situations

Player occasionally demonstrates ability to select appropriate shot to delivery. Player occasionally demonstrates ability to score runs in match situations.

Player regularly demonstrates ability to select appropriate shot to the delivery, however player is inconsistent in shot selection when placed under pressure. Player regularly scores runs, however is inconsistent in pressure situations.

Player consistently demonstrates ability to select appropriate shot to delivery and remains consistent when placed under pressure.Player consistently runs in all situations.

a talented county age Group batsman should be able to:

Demonstrate an ability to score runs consistently within their age group (and/or above)

Demonstrate an inner drive to score runs at all times and in all situations

Demonstrate the basic skills of batting, including using both hands together in partnership

Demonstrate control and understanding of their technique

Demonstrate tactics/strategy to score runs in certain match situations

Demonstrate current ability and/or potential to advance beyond their peers in terms of run scoring

BaTTING

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action

Player bowls with an individual action that does not repeat.Player lacks ability to demonstrate momentum directed to the target. Player lacks ability to be balanced at point of release and lacks aggression in approach.

Player bowls with an individual action that rarely repeats.Player rarely bowls with momentum directed towards target.Player rarely demonstrates balance at point of release and aggression in approach.

Player bowls with an individual action that occasionally repeats. Player occasionally bowls with momentum directed towards target.Player occasionally demonstrates balance at point of release and aggression in approach.

Player bowls with an individual action that regularly repeats. Player regularly bowls with momentum directed towards target.Player regularly demonstrates balance at point of release and aggression in approach.

Player bowls with an individual action that consistently repeats. Player consistently bowls with all momentum directed towards target.Player consistently demonstrates balance at point of release and an aggressive approach.

outcoMe

Player lacks ability to demonstrate balance in any of the following criteria:- high pace- generate bounce- lateral movement (off pitch or in air)Player lacks ability to deliver stock ball to line and length of their choice.Player lacks ability to deliver variation in speed, lateral movement and angle, to line and length of their choice.

Player rarely demonstrates ability in any of the following criteria:- high pace- generate bounce- lateral movement (off pitch or in air)Player rarely demonstrates ability to deliver ball to line and length of their choice.Player rarely demonstrates ability to deliver variation in speed, lateral movement and angle, to line and length of their choice.

Player occasionally demonstrates ability in 1 of the following 3 criteria:- high pace- generate bounce- lateral movement (off pitch or in air)Player occasionally demonstrates ability to deliver ball to line and length of their choice.Player occasionally demonstrates ability to deliver variation in speed, lateral movement and angle, to line and length of their choice.

Player regularly demonstrates 1 of the following 3 criteria and shows signs of demonstrating a 2nd:- high pace- generate bounce- lateral movement (off pitch or in air)Player regularly demonstrates ability to deliver ball to line and length of their choice.Player regularly demonstrates ability to deliver variation in speed, lateral movement and angle, to line and length.

Player consistently demonstrates 2 of the following 3 criteria:- high pace- generate bounce- lateral movement (off pitch or in air)Player consistently demonstrates ability to deliver ball to line and length of their choice.Player consistently demonstrates ability to deliver variation in speed, lateral movement and angle, to line and length of their choice.

tactical/Mental

Player lacks ability to demonstrate appropriate tactics to bowl successfully in match situations. Player lacks ability to set their own appropriate field positions.Player lacks ability to demonstrate positive body language.

Player rarely demonstrates appropriate tactics to bowl successfully in match situations. Player rarely demonstrates ability to set their own appropriate field positions.Player rarely demonstrates positive body language.

Player occasionally demonstrates appropriate tactics to bowl successfully in match situations. Player occasionally demonstrates ability to set their own appropriate field positions.Player occasionally demonstrates positive body language.

Player regularly demonstrates appropriate tactics to bowl successfully in match situations. Player regularly demonstrates ability to set their own appropriate field positions.Player regularly demonstrates positive body language.

Player consistently demonstrates appropriate tactics to bowl successfully in match situations. Player consistently demonstrates ability to set their own appropriate field positions.Player consistently demonstrates positive body language.

takes wickets

Player lacks ability to take wickets through their own doing.

Player rarely takes wickets through their own doing.

Player occasionally takes wickets through their own doing.

Player regularly takes wickets through their own doing.

Player consistently takes wickets through their own doing.

a talented county age Group pace bowler should be able to:

Demonstrate an ability to bowl wicket taking deliveries within their age group (and/or above)

Demonstrate two of three attributes - Pace, Bounce, Lateral Movement

Demonstrate control of line, length and variations

Demonstrate tactics/strategy to bowl successfully in different match situations

Demonstrate current ability and/or potential to advance beyond their peers in terms of pace bowling

paCE BOwlING

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action

Player bowls with an individual action that does not repeat.Player lacks ability to demonstrate momentum directed to the target. Player lacks ability to be balanced at point of release and lacks aggression in approach.

Player bowls with an individual action that rarely repeats.Player rarely bowls with momentum directed towards target.Player rarely demonstrates balance at point of release and aggression in approach.

Player bowls with an individual action that occasionally repeats. Player occasionally bowls with momentum directed towards target.Player occasionally demonstrates balance at point of release and aggression in approach.

Player bowls with an individual action that regularly repeats. Player regularly bowls with momentum directed towards target.Player regularly demonstrates balance at point of release and aggression in approach.

Player bowls with an individual action that consistently repeats. Player consistently bowls with all momentum directed towards target.Player consistently demonstrates balance at point of release and an aggressive approach.

outcoMe

Player lacks ability to deliver the ball with rotations and generate break off the pitch.Player lacks ability to demonstrate any of the following criteria:- curve in the air- bounce off the pitch- drop prior to pitchingPlayer lacks ability to deliver the ball to line and length of their choice.Player lacks ability to deliver variation in speed, lateral movement and angle, to line and length of their choice.

Player rarely demonstrates ability to deliver the ball with rotations and generate break off the pitch.Player rarely demonstrates ability in any of the following criteria:- curve in the air- bounce off the pitch- drop prior to pitchingPlayer rarely demonstrates ability to deliver the ball to line and length of their choice.Player rarely demonstrates ability to deliver variation in speed, lateral movement and angle, to line and length of their choice.

Player occasionally demonstrates ability to deliver the ball with rotations and generate break off the pitch.Player occasionally demonstrates one or more of the following criteria:- curve in the air- bounce off the pitch- drop prior to pitchingPlayer occasionally demonstrates ability to deliver the ball to line and length of their choice.Player occasionally demonstrates ability to deliver variation in speed, lateral movement and angle, to line and length of their choice.

Player regularly demonstrates ability to deliver the ball with rotations and generate break off the pitch.Player regularly demonstrates one or more of the following criteria:- curve in the air- bounce off the pitch- drop prior to pitchingPlayer regularly demonstrates ability to deliver the ball to line and length of their choice.Player regularly demonstrates ability to deliver variation in speed, lateral movement and angle, to line and length of their choice.

Player consistently demonstrates ability to deliver the ball with rotations and generate break off the pitch.Player consistently demonstrates one or more of the following criteria:- curve in the air- bounce off the pitch- drop prior to pitchingPlayer consistently demonstrates ability to deliver the ball to line and length of their choice.Player consistently demonstrates ability to deliver variation in speed, lateral movement and angle, to line and length of their choice.

tactical/Mental

Player lacks ability to demonstrate appropriate tactics to bowl successfully in match situations. Player lacks ability to set their own appropriate field positions.Player lacks ability to demonstrate positive body language.

Player rarely demonstrates appropriate tactics to bowl successfully in match situations. Player rarely demonstrates ability to set their own appropriate field positions.Player rarely demonstrates positive body language.

Player occasionally demonstrates appropriate tactics to bowl successfully in match situations. Player occasionally demonstrates ability to set their own appropriate field positions.Player occasionally demonstrates positive body language.

Player regularly demonstrates appropriate tactics to bowl successfully in match situations. Player regularly demonstrates ability to set their own appropriate field positions.Player regularly demonstrates positive body language.

Player consistently demonstrates appropriate tactics to bowl successfully in match situations. Player consistently demonstrates ability to set their own appropriate field positions.Player consistently demonstrates positive body language.

takes wickets

Player lacks ability to take wickets through their own doing.

Player rarely takes wickets through their own doing.

Player occasionally takes wickets through their own doing.

Player regularly takes wickets through their own doing.

Player consistently takes wickets through their own doing.

a talented county age Group spin bowler should be able to:

Demonstrate an ability to bowl wicket taking deliveries within their age group (and/or above)

Demonstrate ability to spin the ball

Demonstrate control of line, length and variations

Demonstrate tactics/strategy to bowl successfully in different match situations

Demonstrate current ability and/or potential to advance beyond their peers in terms of spin bowling

SpIN BOwlING

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throwinG

Player lacks ability to demonstrate any of the following criteria in their throwing technique:- powerful- accuratePlayer lacks ability to ‘hit the stumps’ to effect a run-out.

Player rarely demonstrates any of the following criteria in their throwing technique:- powerful- accuratePlayer rarely demonstrates the ability to ‘hit the stumps’ to effect a run-out.

Player demonstrates one of the following criteria in their throwing technique:- powerful- accuratePlayer occasionally demonstrates the ability to ‘hit the stumps’ to effect a run-out.

Player regularly demonstrates two of the following criteria in their throwing technique:- powerful- accuratePlayer regularly demonstrates the ability to ‘hit the stumps’ to effect a run-out..

Player consistently demonstrates all of the following criteria in their throwing technique:- powerful- accuratePlayer consistently demonstrates the ability to ‘hit the stumps’ to effect a run-out.

catchinG

Player lacks ability to catch simple chances. Player rarely catches simple chances and lacks ability to catch the more difficult chances.

Player take simple catches and occasionally takes the more difficult catch, in most positions.

Player consistently takes simple catches and regularly takes the more difficult catch, in most positions.

Player consistently takes both simple and difficult catches in all positions.

stoppinG

Player lacks ability to stop the ball. Player rarely demonstrates ability to stop simple chances and lacks ability to stop the more difficult chances.

Player is a reliable fielder of simple stops, and occasionally stops the more difficult chances, including diving, stop method.

Player is a consistent and reliable fielder of simple stops, and regularly stops the more difficult chances, including diving stop method.

Player is a consistent and reliable fielder of both simple and difficult stops, including straight stop and diving stop methods.

General

Player lacks ability to demonstrate an effective set position at ball strike. Player lacks ability to demonstrate energy and intensity in the field. Player lacks ability to anticipate the actions of the batsman.

Player rarely demonstrates an effective set position at ball strike. Player rarely demonstrates energy and intensity in the field. Player rarely demonstrates ability to anticipate the actions of the batsman.

Player occasionally demonstrates an effective set position at ball strike. Player occasionally demonstrates energy and intensity in the field. Player occasionally demonstrates ability to anticipate the actions of the batsman.

Player regularly demonstrates an effective set position at ball strike. Player regularly demonstrates energy and intensity in the field. Player regularly demonstrates ability to anticipate the actions of the batsman.

Player consistently demonstrates an effective set position at ball strike. Player consistently demonstrates energy and intensity in the field. Player consistently demonstrates ability to anticipate the actions of the batsman.

a talented county age Group fielder should be able to:

Demonstrate an ability to have an influence on the game through their fielding

Demonstrate ability to catch and stop both simple and difficult chances and throw effectively from short and long distances

Demonstrate a safe and effective diving technique to catch and stop cricket balls

Demonstrate an intensity within their fielding, including an ability to anticipate the actions of the batsman

Demonstrate current ability and/or potential to advance beyond their peers in terms of fielding

fIElDING

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catches & stuMpinG

Player lacks ability to take simple chances. Player rarely takes simple chances and lacks ability to take the more difficult chances.

Player takes simple chances and occasionally takes the more difficult chance when stood up to the wicket.

Player consistently takes simple chances and regularly takes the more difficult chance when stood up to the wicket.

Player consistently takes both simple and difficult chances when both stood back and up to the wicket.

footwork

Player lacks ability to demonstrate required footwork.

Player rarely demonstrates required footwork Player occasionally demonstrates required footwork to obtain required position to take ball successfully.

Player regularly demonstrates required footwork to obtain required position to take ball successfully.

Player consistently demonstrates fast footwork to obtain required position to take ball successfully.

divinG

Player lacks ability to dive and take ball to both left and right side.

Player rarely demonstrates ability to dive and take ball to both left and right side.

Player occasionally demonstrates ability to dive and take ball to one side, however rarely demonstrates ability to dive to other side.

Player regularly demonstrates ability to dive and take ball to one side and occasionally demonstrates ability to dive to other side.

Player consistently demonstrates ability to dive and take ball to both left and right side.

General

Player lacks ability to demonstrate a powerful posture at point of release.Players lacks ability to demonstrate positive body language and energise the team.Player lacks ability to demonstrate bravery when stood up.

Player rarely demonstrates a powerful posture at point of release.Players rarely demonstrates positive body language and energise the team.Player rarely demonstrates bravery when stood up.

Player occasionally demonstrates a powerful posture at point of release.Players occasionally demonstrates positive body language and energise the team.Player occasionally demonstrates bravery when stood up.

Player regularly demonstrates a powerful posture at point of release.Players regularly demonstrates positive body language and energise the team.Player regularly demonstrates bravery when stood up.

Player consistently demonstrates a powerful posture at point of release.Players consistently demonstrates positive body language and consistently energises the team.Player consistently demonstrates bravery when stood up.

a talented county age Group wicket keeper should be able to:

Demonstrate an ability to have an influence on the game through their wicket keeping

Demonstrate ability to take both simple and difficult chances when stood up and stood back to/from the wicket

Demonstrate a safe and effective diving technique to successfully catch the ball

Demonstrate ability to energise the fielding team in match situations

Demonstrate current ability and/or potential to advance beyond their peers in terms of wicket keeping

wICKET KEEpING

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attitude/desire

Player does not demonstrate:- an enthusiasm and love for the game- a personal motivation to improve their all round cricket ability through stretching themselves- an ability to be a team player- an ability to listen, discuss and act on coaching feedback

Player rarely demonstrates:- an enthusiasm and love for the game- a personal motivation to improve their all round cricket ability through stretching themselves- an ability to be a team player- an ability to listen, discuss and act on coaching feedback

Player occasionally demonstrates:- an enthusiasm and love for the game- a personal motivation to improve their all round cricket ability through stretching themselves- an ability to be a team player- an ability to listen, discuss and act on coaching feedback

Player regularly demonstrates:- an enthusiasm and love for the game- a personal motivation to improve their all round cricket ability through stretching themselves- an ability to be a team player- an ability to listen, discuss and act on coaching feedback

Player consistently demonstrates:- an enthusiasm and love for the game- a personal motivation to improve their all round cricket ability through stretching themselves- an ability to be a team player- an ability to listen, discuss and act on coaching feedback

fiGht

Player does not relish the battle in:- tough competitive situations- within hostile environments

Player rarely relishes the battle in:- tough competitive situations- within hostile environments

Player occasionally relishes the battle in:- tough competitive situations- within hostile environments

Player regularly relishes the battle in:- tough competitive situations- within hostile environments

Player consistently relishes the battle in:- tough competitive situations- within hostile environments

criticalMoMentcontrol

Player lacks ability to:- recognise critical moments in matches- make clear and effective decisions at that moment- successfully employ their skills to execute that decision

Player rarely demonstrates the ability to:- recognise critical moments in matches- make clear and effective decisions at that moment- successfully employ their skills to execute that decision

Player occasionally demonstrates the ability to:- recognise critical moments in matches- make clear and effective decisions at that moment- successfully employ their skills to execute that decision

Player regularly demonstrates the ability to:- recognise critical moments in matches- make clear and effective decisions at that moment- successfully employ their skills to execute that decision

Player consistently demonstrates the ability to:- recognise critical moments in matches- make clear and effective decisions at that moment- successfully employ their skills to execute that decision

self belief

Player lacks a belief in their own ability which prevents them from:- refocusing quickly following mistakes- bouncing back emotionally after a performance failure- demonstrating an ability to remain confident when things are not going well- having positive interpretations of all situations

Player rarely demonstrates a belief in their own ability which prevents them from:- refocusing quickly after mistakes- bouncing back emotionally after a performance failure- demonstrating an ability to remain confident when things are not going well- having positive interpretations of all situations

Player occasionally demonstrates a belief in their own ability which allows them to:- refocus quickly following mistakes- bounce back emotionally after a performance failure- demonstrate ability to remain confident when things are not going well- have positive interpretations of all situations

Player regularly demonstrates a belief in their own ability which allows them to:- refocus quickly following mistakes- bounce back emotionally after a performance failure- demonstrate ability to remain confident when things are not going well- have positive interpretations of all situations

Player consistently demonstrates a belief in their own ability which allows them to:- refocus quickly following mistakes- bounce back emotionally after a performance failure- demonstrate ability to remain confident when things are not going well- have positive interpretations of all situations

a talented county age Group cricketer should be able to:

Demonstrate a personal motivation to improve through listening, discussing and acting according to feedback given

Demonstrate an ability to relish the battle that is currently and/or has potential to advance beyond their peers

Demonstrate an ability to make clear and effective decisions under pressure that is currently and/or has potential to advance beyond their peers

Demonstrate belief in their abilities to succeed as a cricketer

Demonstrate a desire to become a professional cricketer for Surrey County Cricket Club

BEhaVIOURS

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aGility Player lacks ability to change direction or move their body with any speed or control.

Player rarely demonstrates ability to change direction or move their body with any speed or control.

Player occasionally demonstrates ability to change direction of their body with either control or speed but needs to develop this further.

Player regularly demonstrates ability to change direction with speed and control and move their body with great speed.

Player has consistent and excellent ability to change direction and move their body with great speed and control instantly.

balance Player lacks ability to maintain balance throughout movements.

Player rarely demonstrates a balance in a number of activities and rarely maintains this through complex movements.

Player occasionally demonstrates balance, however rarely maintains this through complex movements.

Player regularly demonstrates balance through a number of activities and is generally able to maintain this throughout complex movements.

Player consistently demonstrates excellent balance and poise in all movements and actions and can maintain this through more complex movements.

co-ordination Player lacks ability to co-ordinate their movements in simple and complex tasks.

Player occasionally demonstrates ability to co-ordinate their movements through simple tasks. However, rarely demonstrates ability to co-ordinate their movement through more complex tasks.

Player regularly demonstrates ability to co-ordinate their movements through simple tasks and occasionally demonstrates ability to co-ordinate their movement through more complex tasks.

Player consistently demonstrates ability to co-ordinate their movements through simple tasks. And regularly demonstrates ability to co-ordinate their movement through more complex tasks.

Player consistently demonstrates ability to co-ordinate their movements through simple and complex tasks.

strenGthPlayer lacks ability to maintain control of self and is unable to perform activities with powerful movements.

Player rarely demonstrates control of their body and rarely demonstrates the ability to perform activities with powerful movements.

Player occasionally demonstrates ability to control their body and occasionally demonstrates the ability to perform activities with powerful movements.

Player regularly demonstrates control of their body and regularly demonstrates the ability to perform activities with powerful movements.

Player consistently demonstrates excellent control of their body and is able to perform all activities with powerful movements.

a talented county age Group cricketer should be able to:

Demonstrate level of agility that is currently and/or has potential to advance beyond their peers

Demonstrate level of balance that is currently and/or has potential to advance beyond their peers

Demonstrate level of co-ordination that is currently and/or has potential to advance beyond their peers

Demonstrate level of speed that is currently and/or has potential to advance beyond their peers

Demonstrate level of strength that is currently and/or has potential to advance beyond their peers

phySICal

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attitude/desire

Allow players to take ownership and responsibility of their session.Ask questions and listen to answers.Lay on optional extra sessions/golden hours where player chooses tasks.Give opportunities for leadership to take place, without direction from coach, e.g. lead warm up.Does player put themselves into the stretch zone, i.e. does player actively choose harder tasks in order to test themselves and improve?

fiGht

Set up challenges between teams, individuals, disciplines and themselves. Competitive situations where there is a winner and a loser.External rewards included - be careful of when and how.Examples - Out you’re out nets, 1 v 1 fielding drills, tennis scoring net system.

criticalMoMentcontrol

Competitive situations where outcome is based on singular activity.Decision made is point of observation for coaches, not success of outcome.Is decision logical and has reasoning behind it? Not is it what you would do.Examples - Hit the stumps once in last 3 throws, otherwise you’re out of the game. Yellow ball fed (usually ball fed is red) = boundary option - what shot was played, not whether it went for 4.

self belief

Confidence peaks chart.Observe behaviours - do players sulk, take last ball into next ball, do they accept criticism as way of helping them improve?Whereisplayersattention?Dotheytalkaboutthingsintheircontrol?Observation over time - not taking singular behaviour, look for continual consistent behaviour.

Mental development tools

Stated below are various methods by which coaches can influence and develop the key attributes around the mental aspect of a players make-up. These methods are given as a guide as useful tips to work on including in your coaching programmes and are by no means exhaustive. Indeed it is the imagination of the coach as to where the various methods can be extended.

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discipline words MeaninG

effective movementsWhenthebatsmanismovingforwardsorbackwards,dependingonthelengthoftheball,theydosoinquick,precisemovements,withfeet moving into the correct position determined by the line and length of the ball. The correct position is one where the bat is then able to be presented to the ball with minimal changes to body position and/or foot position needed.

play competently This relates to the player making appropriate foot movements either forwards or back in nature, allowing player to get into line and correct positions with ball in order to assist in consistent execution of the shot decided upon

balance in stance Player has head still with eyes level when standing awaiting bowler to deliver and is in position of dynamic balance, i.e. is ready and able to move in any direction when required

balance at point of release

Player has head still with eyes level when bowler is at point of delivery and is in position of dynamic balance, i.e. is ready and able to move in any direction when required

balance in shot execution

As player makes contact with the ball they are able to keep head still and eyes level and there is minimal movement in balancing body parts and player remains in this position of balance throughout the execution of the required shot and after contact with the ball is made

effective contact Player makes contact with the ball in the middle of the bat allowing ball to go to intended target

excellent timing Player gains power in contact with the ball and does so whilst making the movements look effortless

appropriate shot Player chooses the appropriate shot to the ball that is delivered and the situation of the match

A number of the terms used within the Talent Identification Guideline document are listed below, together with meanings and descriptions around them:

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individual action Each player will possess an individual action that is unique to themselves and requires no cognitive activity to produce, i.e. is a natural and unconscious movement

aggression in approach

Player drives towards the target, particularly in the final stages of their approach, reaching the crease at their optimum speed and demonstrating an intent to bowl with pace with momentum maintained through action

appropriate tactics Player has a knowledge of a variety of tactics and selects the tactic to meet the situation

positive body language

Player demonstrates behaviours such as head is held high, body is standing tall and hands/arms would be by side. Player would appear fully engaged in the match situation and would be maintaining eye contact with opposition batsman when necessary. Player would not have head down, looking at ground, arms crossed across body and giving a 'distant, sulky' impression.

take wickets through their own doing

Player takes wickets by forcing the batsmen into an error. Examples include hitting the seam causing the batsman to miss the ball and bowl them, finding the outside edge of the bat and having the batsman caught in the slips, building pressure through dot balls and enticing the batsman into selecting an inappropriate shot. This statement is designed to highlight the different between bowlers taking wickets through poor bowling, but equally poor batting, e.g. long hops/wide deliveries being hit to fielders in the ring or on the boundary and equally inept batting where batsman struggle to hit ball and are bowled through lack of ability.

individual action Each player will possess an individual action that is unique to themselves and requires no cognitive activity to produce, i.e. is a natural and unconscious movement

aggression in approach

Player drives towards the target, particularly in the final stages of their approach, reaching the crease at their optimum speed and demonstrating an intent to bowl with spin/flight with momentum maintained through action

appropriate tactics Player has a knowledge of a variety of tactics and selects the tactic to meet the situation



take wickets through their own doing

Player takes wickets by forcing the batsmen into an error. Examples include enticing the batsman to advance down the wicket only to missawellflighted,spinningballandbestumped,beatingthebatthroughtheballspinningtoeitherhitthestumpsoreffectanLBWdecision, building pressure through dot balls and enticing the batsman into selecting an inappropriate shot. This statement is designed to highlight the different between bowlers taking wickets through poor bowling, but equally poor batting, e.g. long hops/wide deliveries being hit to fielders in the ring or on the boundary and equally inept batting where batsman struggle to hit ball and are bowled through lack of ability.

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simple chances A chance that is hit directly to fielder, with no or minimal lateral or vertical movement required and the ball is travelling at an average or below average speed

difficult chances A chance that is either side of the fielder where they have to make significant lateral or vertical movement and the ball is travelling at higher than average speed and power

diving stop method Player goes to ground with safe diving technique, where player remains chest on to ground and lands on big body parts (thighs, chest and forearms), not on side, i.e. elbows, shoulders first

effective set position Player is balanced at point of contact with both feet on the ground, equal weight distribution between right and left feed, head is still and eyes are level with their body weight slightly forward

energy and intensity in field

Player either gives energy and intensity through verbal encouragement of team mates and/or gives energy and intensity through actions, e.g. moves between field positions quickly, wants the ball to come to them, constantly asking for the ball from the wicket keeper, demonstrates a hunter mentality where they are always attacking the ball both in the ring and on the boundary

anticipate actions of batsman

Player can pick up signals from the batsmen as to their intent to either attack or defend and has an understanding of where the ball is likely to be struck

simple chances A chance that is hit or passes directly to the wicket keeper with no or minimal lateral or vertical movement required and the ball is travelling at an average or below average speed

difficult chances A chance that is hit or passes either side of the wicket keeper where they have to make significant lateral or vertical movement and the ball is travelling at higher than average speed and power

required footwork Footworkthatallowsthewicket-keepertomoveheadandhandsintorequiredpositionquicklytotaketheballandis,whenstoodup,ableto keep an anchored foot by the stumps in order to return the ball

required position

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powerful posture Player adopts the 'Z' position, i.e. a 1/4 squat position where knees are flexed and back is kept straight with head up and level. This position allows player to move with speed and precision in all directions.



energise the team

Player is able to energise the team through positive body language, as described above and will either be highly vocal giving encouragementandpraisetoteammatesorwillbehighlyenergeticintheirmovementswithintheoverandalsobetweenovers.Willeither be the "drummer in the band" - high noise and action or the "conductor of the orchestra" - high intensity of activity without being overly noisy.

braveryPlayer shows a willingness to stand up to the stumps, not only continually to spin bowlers but also to medium pace and occasionally the pace bowlers and put their body in line with the ball. Head stays focused on the ball and player does not 'flinch' or take a backward step when taking the ball, either with gloves or by taking a blow to the body.

personal motivation to improve Self awareness, personal responsibility in training/preparation etc., honest evaluation of their current level of skill

team player Player is focused on achieving success for the team more than for themselves. i.e. prepared to risk wicket for quick runs

relish the battle Willingnesstocompete,unwaveringdetermination,commitmenttothetask

tough competitive situations Willingtoputthemselvesforwardtocompeteagainstthebetterplayersfromtheoppositionandfacethetoughestbowlers

hostile environments Willvarydependentonagegroupandisessentiallytohighlightmatchsituationswherecompetitionisfierceandnoplayeristakingabackward step, i.e. all players are committed to being victorious and successful in match and their actions

critical moments The moments in close games when the outcome is decided, for example the last over of the game, when a wicket is needed, when a boundary is needed, when the team has lost several wickets in close succession

clear and effective decisions

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execute that decision

Player has the required skills to produce the outcome of the decision, for example decision made is to bowl a yorker and then bowler possesses the skills to then produce a yorker delivery

belief Player has confidence, which is stable, in their own ability to deal with the situation and produce the necessary skills for that situation

refocussing quickly Player is able to put the previous ball or event behind them and focus on what needs to be done for the next ball or event

bouncing back emotionally

Player is able to put previous failures or unsuccessful actions where their emotions have been negative behind them and is able to move back into a more positive emotional state, i.e. not remain angry or frustrated or sad and move back into being aware of the situation and what emotional state will be required for them to be successful

remain confident Player is able to maintain a stable level of confidence when dealing with both success and failure, especially failure and does not fluctuate wildly in their confidence levels

positive interpretations of situations

Player views the situation that they are in as an opportunity to be successful at all times, for example when batsman walks out with score at 40-5, they view the situation as an opportunity to bat for a longer period of time and an opportunity to display their courage and their determination to succeed in what is a tricky situation

balance Player is able to keep body and head still when either static and/or when in dynamic movement

complex movements Complex movements would be when multi-changes in direction are required within a short period and where precise movements are required

simple tasks Simple tasks would be when player is not cognitively or physically challenged, i.e. task is well within their ability

complex tasks Complex tasks would be when player is very cognitively and/or physically challenged, i.e. task is likely to be outside their current ability and so overloading is taking place and player may well fail at the task

control of body Player is able to move all parts of their body in the required pattern to achieve success in the task

powerful movements Player demonstrates ability to move body and body parts by exerting force in an extremely efficient manner, not always due to excessive strength

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