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Introduction to Hardball
Get started with Hardball cricket
The Edgbaston Cricket Centre runs introductory hardball courses for beginners aged eight to eleven, giving young players the chance to build confidence using a hard cricket ball in a safe, supportive coaching environment.
During the course, players will have the opportunity to:
- Bat while wearing pads
- Bowl with a hard ball
- Develop batting technique
- Improve bowling skills
- Practise fielding
- Become more comfortable handling and playing with a hard cricket ball
Courses are held on Saturday mornings and are designed to help players become comfortable with hardball cricket while developing their core skills, for just £20 a session.
Ages 8-11
Designed for beginners aged eight to eleven who are ready to progress into hardball cricket.
Hardball Skills
Players practise batting, bowling and fielding with a hard cricket ball, helping them build confidence and improve their technique.
Equipment
Players should bring their own batting equipment where available, along with a hard cricket ball to use during the course.
Young Bears Hardball Dates
October 2026
3rd · 10th · 17th · 24th · 31st
November 2026
7th · 14th · 21st · 28th
December 2026
5th · 12th · 19th
January 2027
9th · 23rd
February 2027
6th · 13th · 20th · 27th
March 2027
6th · 13th · 20th · 27th
All sessions take place on Saturdays from 8.45am–9.45am.
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Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU
General Enquiries 0121 369 1994
Copyright © Warwickshire County Cricket Club Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU
General Enquiries 0121 369 1994
Copyright © Warwickshire County Cricket Club Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of use Website by YinzCam
Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU
General Enquiries 0121 369 1994
Copyright © Warwickshire County Cricket Club Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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Website by YinzCam