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Fielding Drill: Distraction Deflection Catching

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This video is a slip catching drill at an indoor training session where the only space available was a net.

CRICKET JOBS: Disability CDO - Oxfordshire CB (UK)

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Closing date: 9th November 2015

Job Title: Disability Cricket Development Officer  (Fixed Term Contract, 18 months – subject to funding)   

Reports to: Cricket Development Officer (Joe Dale, Oxfordshire Cricket).

CRICKET JOBS: Director of Cricket Academy - Royal Hospital School (UK)

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Closing date: undisclosed

A position has become available following the forthcoming retirement of Don Topley, who has been overseeing cricket at the Royal Hospital School, Suffolk, for 23 years.

The Royal Hospital School is an HMC Co-educational Full Boarding and Day School situated on the banks of the River Stour, on the borders of Suffolk and Essex. It is on a beautiful 200 acre campus and has 96 acres of playing fields. RHS has five grass wickets, three astro wickets and a set of five hard practice nets and are about to undertake some investment in the cricket facilities.

CRICKET JOBS: Head Coach - Ashley CC (UK)

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Closing date: 30th November 2015

Organisation - Ashley Cricket Club, Cheshire

Salary - Negotiable

Fixed Term (Part time)

CRICKET JOBS: Community Coaches - Leicestershire CCC (UK)

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Closing date: 7th November 2015

Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket (LRC) are the Governing body for cricket  in  Leicestershire and Rutland  and as such administers all aspects of recreational cricket. Our Vision is to secure the future of cricket by inspiring people to choose and enjoy a lifelong involvement with the game. 

Get Fit to Play Cricket without Getting Injured

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If you are reluctant to do fitness training to improve your cricket because you are afraid of getting injured then this is the article for you.

I'm here to tell you that there is a very real injury risk in fitness training. I'm also here to tell you how you can reduce that risk to virtually zero while still getting all the benefits. It's not about if you should train - that's unquestionable - it's all about how you train.

CRICKET JOBS: Youth Administrator - MCC (UK)

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Closing date: undisclosed

(1 Year Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of an extension)
Salary dependent on skills and experience

Marylebone Cricket Club (“the Club”) is the world’s most active cricket club, custodian of the laws of cricket and is also the owner of Lord’s Ground, affectionately known as the “Home of Cricket”. The MCC and Lord’s brands are renowned worldwide and are synonymous with excellence, prestige and providing an enjoyable customer experience, whether at an international cricket match with 28,500 spectators, or for Sunday Afternoon Tea in the Long Room.

CRICKET JOBS: Cricket Coach - Esher CC (UK)

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Closing date: 12th November 2015

Surrey based club are seeking an experienced professional cricket coach for the 2016 season. The successful candidate will have significant 1st Class Experience, at least 3 years practicable coaching of young cricketer’s experience, be UKCC 2 or above qualified, have up to date Child Safety and 1st Aid Certificates. Approx. 20 weeks winter coaching, from Jan to March and 15 weeks summer coaching during weekday evenings and Sunday mornings, from April to Aug. Salary to be agreed.

CRICKET JOBS: GM Marketing and Communications - New Zealand Cricket (NZ)

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Closing date: undisclosed

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services & Strategy, the General Manager Marketing & Communications will ensure all marketing, communications and fan engagement activity contributes to deep and long lasting relationships with cricket fans.

CRICKET JOBS: Hospitality Staff, Part Time - Derbyshire CCC (UK)

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Closing date: undisclosed

Derbyshire County Cricket Club, our aim is to attract, develop and retain ambitious and forward thinking individuals in order to create a culture of great talent.

We take pride in what we do and the surroundings in which we do it and value our staff as highly as all other facets of the organisation.

We believe that The 3aaa County Ground is a positive and rewarding working environment, giving employees the opportunity to progress and thrive in their careers