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Parents’ Open Evening
Parents of existing and prospective junior members are cordially invited to an Open Evening on Monday April 20th (7.00 p.m.) in the pavilion. It is a chance to meet the managers and coaches in an informal setting and find out about the youth programme and arrangements for the coming season – and learn… Read more
Forms
Forms Junior Membership Form -RCC 2009.doc RCC Parental Consent Form for photos, changing, transport.doc… Read more
Pre-season Games
Match Reports from the pre-seasons are now available in the Match Report section… Read more
Coaching Corner 11 – Bowling: basic action – the gather and…
Coaching Corner 11 – Bowling: basic action – the gather and back foot contact. The following comments are based on the classic sideways-on action. Although a front-on action is perfectly acceptable, the advantages of a side-on action are as follows: The action, combined with the correct grip and wrist… Read more
AGM Report
The AGM was held on Nov 10th. The highlight of the evening was a presentation to John Shakespear, who stood down as chairman after 21 years of sterling work in this crucial role – 21 years which have witnessed an extraordinary development of the club both on and off the field which is in large measure… Read more
New Social Calender
Please visit the social section to find out what fun events we have coming up at Rolleston Cricket Club… Read more
vs Elvaston, The Willows - Sat 25th April
Rolleston 1 st XI’s opening home league fixture resulted in an eight wicket defeat to ex-Premier League outfit, Elvaston C.C. The visitors won the toss and opted to bowl on what proved to be an excellent batting track. With Paul Allen scoring briskly the first wicket fell in the eighth over, the score… Read more
Junior Section
Junior Section General Info The club has a vibrant youth section, with an excellent record of developing youngsters not only for the club’s senior XIs but for district and county representative sides. Nevertheless, the emphasis is on involvement and participation by all and the development of generic… Read more
vs Clifton (Friendly) - Sun 19th April
As like the day before the new regime continued the good start with a victory in a friendly against Clifton at the Willows. After losing the toss Rolleston were put into bat, on a hot day at the Willows. Rolleston made a good start with R.Bryan and A.Statham putting on 80 for the 2nd wicket before A… Read more
vs Alrewes 2nds, Away (League)- Sat 25th April
Rolleston 2 nd s started the new season, by setting solid foundations from the start. After being put into bat, N.West (42) and R.Bryan (99) put on a 104 opening partnership, to lay the foundations, for the Willowers. A mini collapse followed but an experienced innings from veteran K.Widdows (39) steadied… Read more
Coaching Corner 17 – Finger spin (Off-spin)
Coaching Corner 17 – Finger spin (Off-spin) Now for spin, starting with off-spin. The same principles apply for slow left-arm spinners (e.g. Monty Panesar) First the grip. See photograph To grip the ball, spread the first and second fingers onto the seam of the ball, with most pressure on the first… Read more
Coaching Corner 15 – The run-up
Coaching Corner 15 – The run-up Now we’ve got the delivery sorted out, let’s have a look at the run-up. The run-up is often neglected but a smooth run-up is an essential for an efficient and effective delivery. What are we looking for, with special reference to seam bowlers? · The run-up should be smooth… Read more
Helping Hands - Easter 2009
Over the Easter weekend, an army of volunteers, led with military precision by “Field Marshall” Ian Wakefield, completed a huge amount of work at the Willows and at Marchington. More details and pictures in two PDFs - one & two.… Read more
Helping Hands - Easter 2009
Over the Easter weekend, an army of volunteers, led with military precision by “Field Marshall” Ian Wakefield, completed a huge amount of work at the Willows and at Marchington. More details and pictures in two PDFs - one & two.… Read more
u13's vs Hilton
On a bright sunny morning, Rolleston were put into bat on a greenish track, looking for another good start as in previous matches it was not to be, Liam Goode, Dan Featherstone, Bertie Winstone and Ankit Rai all back in the pavilion within 4 over’s with the score on 6. Much credit must go to Dan Wildman… Read more
Coaching Corner 20 – Introduction to Fielding
Coaching Corner 20 – Introduction to Fielding The importance of fielding cannot be over-emphasised. The old saying , “Catches win matches” is as true now as it ever was, but fielding is about more than catching. It is a vital part of the game, one to be enjoyed and not a chore that has to be endured… Read more
Coaching Corner 14 – Bowling: release and follow-through.
Coaching Corner 14 – Bowling: release and follow-through Main points: Make sure that the bowling arm is kept high, with the fingers and wrist ensuring correct seam position Make sure that the back foot does not come off the ground too soon. You must maintain a stable base. Bowl with both feet on the… Read more
Coaching Corner 12 – Bowling: basic action – the bound.
Coaching Corner 12 – Bowling: basic action – the bound. Now, let’s go back a step. The “bound” or jump before delivery is essential if the bowler is to get into the correct back foot contact position. This “hang time” is needed to give time for the body to turn from the chest-on position of the run-… Read more
Coaching Corner 2 - Off drive and forward defence.
Coaching Corner2 - Off drive and forward defence. In the last “Coaching Corner” we looked at the basic grip and stance. Now we’ll look at “length” and the shots to be played at balls of a full length off the front foot. So, what is length? Put simply, it is the place where the ball lands after it… Read more
Coaching Corner 24 – Attacking fielding: two-handed interception…
Coaching Corner 24 – Attacking fielding: two-handed interception As already mentioned, fielders in the inner and outer ring should walk in as the ball is bowled. If the ball is hit hard towards you and you still need to attack it, then the two-handed interception is effective as it gives a second line… Read more
Coaching Corner 25 – Chasing, retrieving and sliding.
Coaching Corner 25 – Chasing, retrieving and sliding. When you have to chase after a ball in the outfield, make sure that you chase hard; it will give a huge boost to the confidence of the bowler and the team. If you are right-handed, keep the ball on that side of the body. If the ball is moving quickly… Read more
Coaching Corner 7 - Defensive Back Stroke
Coaching Corner 7 - Defensive Back Stroke This shot is played to a delivery just short of a length which pitches on the stumps or just outside the off-stump. It is an essential shot against the faster bowlers especially. Main points: From a stable stance and backswing, take the back foot back and across… Read more
“CLUBMARK” STATUS ACHIEVED!
Following the site visit on June 23rd, I am pleased to inform members that ECB “Clubmark” status has been awarded to the club. The Staffordshire Board Development Officer, who carried out the verification, said that we were doing a “great job” and was most impressed by what he saw, heard and read.… Read more
Junior Section
Junior Section General Info The club has a vibrant youth section, with an excellent record of developing youngsters not only for the club’s senior XIs but for district and county representative sides. Nevertheless, the emphasis is on involvement and participation by all and the development of generic… Read more
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