GT WINTER CRICKET ACADEMIES

Keep your skills sharp all winter with our 10-week indoor training programs starting this October at Cranbourne School, Basingstoke. Whether your child is picked up a bat for the first time or aiming for county-level performance, our qualified coaching team delivers structured, high-energy sessions tailored to their level.

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A young boy wearing a white hat and sports attire is playing cricket outdoors, preparing to hit a bright pink ball with a cricket bat. There are yellow stumps in front of him and a grass field with a blurred background of trees.

The sessions we are running:

  • GT Minis Cricket Academy (Softball)

    • Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    • Who: Ages 7–9 (Boys & Girls)

    • Skill Level: Beginners & softball players

    • Cost: £120 for 10 weeks (£12/session inc. VAT)

    • Equipment: All equipment provided

    What to Expect: Our GT Minis Academy is the ideal starting point for young boys and girls looking to fall in love with the game. Designed to bridge the gap between casual garden play and club cricket, these high-energy sessions focus on developing fundamental movement, coordination, and core cricket skills—batting, bowling, and fielding.

    Using softballs and lightweight equipment, our qualified coaches create an encouraging environment filled with fast-paced skill drills and exciting mini-matches. Every player gets maximum involvement, building confidence, team skills, and game awareness without any pressure. Perfect for absolute beginners or players with basic softball experience.

  • GT Hardball Transition Academy

    • Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

    • Who: Softball players stepping up to hardball

    • Skill Level: Introduction to hardball (No prior hardball experience required)

    • Cost: £180 for 10 weeks (£18/session inc. VAT)

    • Equipment: Softball gear provided; guidance given on personal protective kit

    What to Expect: Making the leap from softball to hardball can feel daunting, but our 10-week Transition Academy is designed to make the step up safe, seamless, and exciting. Extended 1.5-hour sessions give players plenty of time to get comfortable in full protective gear—learning proper padding-up routines, helmet fit, and how to move naturally while wearing kit.

    Led by qualified coaches, players work through progressive drills in the indoor nets to adapt their batting stance, improve seam-bowling mechanics, and build confidence facing pace with a real cricket ball. By breaking down the fear factor in a supportive, structured environment, players build the technical base and mindset needed to step onto the hardball pitch next season with total confidence.

    • Time: Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

    • Who: U11 Boys & U13 Girls

    • Skill Level: Minimum 1 year hardball experience

    • Cost: £180 for 10 weeks (£18/session inc. VAT)

    • Equipment: Full personal protective kit required (helmet, pads, gloves, box, bat)

    What to Expect: Designed for players who have already taken their first steps in hardball cricket, our U11 Academy focuses on sharpening technical foundations and building game intelligence for club and county pathways. Over 10 structured 1.5-hour sessions, players transition from basic execution to executing skills under pressure in the indoor nets.

    Our qualified coaches break down essential mechanics—refining solid front and back foot shot selection, honing spin and seam bowling consistency, and sharpening fielding reactions. Through targeted net practice and match-scenario drills, players gain the tactical discipline, technical precision, and confidence needed to dominate in competitive fixtures. text goes here

    • Time: Thursdays, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

    • Who: U12/U13 Boys & U14/U15 Girls

    • Skill Level: Minimum 2 years hardball experience

    • Cost: £180 for 10 weeks (£18/session inc. VAT)

    • Equipment: Full personal protective kit required (helmet, pads, gloves, box, bat)

    What to Expect: Our senior winter academy is a high-intensity program tailored for experienced junior cricketers aiming for club performance and county-level honors. These extended 1.5-hour sessions challenge players to elevate their tactical thinking, decision-making, and technical execution in high-pressure scenarios.

    Coaching focuses on advanced shot execution against pace and spin, bowling variations, strategic field setting, and mastering game awareness. With small group sizes in the indoor nets, every player gets intensive, direct feedback to refine their game and step into the new season fully prepared for top-tier competitive cricket.

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