Cricket classes for ages 3 to 7

Where little players fall in love with cricket

Giggles, games and great coaching. Our gentle classes teach throwing, catching, batting and teamwork, one fun game at a time.

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Young children playing cricket with a coach on a sunny field

Two classes, one for every age

Ages 3-5

Little Stumps

Play-based and gentle. Children build balance, hand-eye coordination and confidence with big soft balls and lots of imagination.

45-minute sessions with a parent welcome nearby
Rolling, throwing and catching games
First swings with a light bat

Ages 5-7

Young Strikers

Real cricket skills in a playful setting. Children learn batting, bowling and fielding, then put them to work in team games.

60-minute sessions with skill stations
Batting, bowling and fielding basics
Mini matches and friendly challenges

Cricket Stars flyer showing children playing cricket on a sunny field

What happens in a class

1
Warm-up game
Tag, relay races and animal walks get little legs moving and nerves settled.
2
Skill stations
Throwing, catching, hitting and bowling, each with its own fun challenge.
3
Mini match
Everyone bats, everyone bowls, everyone fields. No one sits out.
4
High fives
A team cheer, a sticker for effort and a quick note home for parents.

Why parents choose us

Small groups

No more than eight children per coach so every child gets plenty of turns.

Safe and soft

Soft balls, light bats and padded stumps. Coaches are child-safety checked.

Fun first

Games before drills. Children leave smiling and ask to come back.

Outdoors or in

Classes run on the grass in the sun, or in the sports hall when it rains.

Weekly timetable

Example times and prices. Your first class is free.

Little Stumps (3-5)

Saturday 9:00 - 9:45

£13 per class

Little Stumps (3-5)

Wednesday 4:00 - 4:45

£13 per class

Young Strikers (5-7)

Saturday 10:00 - 11:00

£14 per class

Young Strikers (5-7)

Thursday 4:30 - 5:30

£14per class

Private 1 to 1 coaching

Your own coach, just for your child

Extra attention at your child's pace. Perfect for shy starters, keen players who want to move ahead, or anyone who wants a boost before joining a group.

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A plan built around your child's goals
Ages 3 to 7, beginners to keen players
At an indoor centre, or at a place near you
A short progress note after every session

30 min

Ages 3-5

45 min

Ages 5-7

From £35

Example price per session

Meet your coaches

Kind, patient and qualified. Every coach is child-safety checked and loves working with little players.

Coach Emma

Head coach, Little Stumps

A former primary school teacher who turns every skill into a game. Emma has taught hundreds of first-time players.

Level 2 coach
First aid
Safeguarding

Coach Dan

Lead coach, Young Strikers

Ten years of club cricket and a dad of two. Dan makes batting and bowling feel easy and fun.

Level 3 coach
First aid
Safeguarding

Coach Sam

Private 1 to 1 coach

A county academy player who loves helping young players grow in confidence, one session at a time.

Level 2 coach
Safeguarding

Happy families

My four-year-old couldn't wait to get to Saturday class. She now throws and catches everything at home.

Priya, mum of Anaya

Patient, kind coaches. My son was shy and now he's bowling and cheering on his team.

Tom, dad of Jack

The mini matches are the best part. Proper cricket, made just the right size for them.

Sarah, mum of Leo

Questions parents ask

What should my child wear?: Comfortable sports clothes, trainers and a water bottle. We provide all the cricket equipment.
What if it rains?: We move to the sports hall, and tell you by message in the morning if anything changes.
Does my child need any experience?: None at all. Every class is built for beginners.
Is the first class really free?: Yes. Come along for a free trial, and there is no commitment afterwards.

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