Masterclass: Captaincy – Strategy

Think strategically – objective, plan and execution

• Play to win
• Where are we now?
• Where do we want to go?
• How do we get there?
• Stay on message!

Change the game

• Patience vs. Letting the game drift
• If your approach is working keep going if not change the game
• The don’t overbowl your quicks and underbowl your spinners

Keep it simple

• If you want your bowlers to bowl consistently give them consistent fields

Trust your hunches and be prepared to take calculated risks

• Back your judgment and if it’s not working try something else
• Be flexible and open and prepared to try the ideas of your teammates

Control the game

• Take charge of the game strategically and tactically and work with your bowlers and fielders to execute the plan

Setting fields for your bowlers

• Protect the good balls because you can’t protect the bad ones

The Perils of Overattacking and Attacking by defending

• Overattacking fields place excessive pressure on the bowlers and makes their job harder
• Ring and outfielders are attacking fielders too
• You can’t score runs from the pavilion or take wickets while your not bowling

Good luck

Mark