ECB - Junior Cricket Recommendations
Success in cricket often comes down to the basics. Over the last three years, the ECB have been engaged in extensive research into how we can help children aged 8-11 develop the skills that will stay with them for life, alongside helping them to understand the most important part of the game: fun!
The recommendations aim to ensure that junior cricket is…
Now the ECB want to engage leagues, clubs, schools and counties to adopt the recommendations and create a fantastic, consistent experience for all children – regardless of where they live.
What's included in the recommendations?
- How to create the right experience for players
- How to set out the playing area
- Equipment required
- Formats and rules for U8/U9 and U10/U11 cricket
- FAQs
Download the Junior Format Recommendations handbook for detail on how to provide the right experience for 8-11 year olds, how to set up the ground, what the right formats and rules are for each group and of course, how to ensure that each child enjoys their cricket.
