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ICC Europe Books and Manuals
The European Development Program produces and distributes a range of resources to assist Associate, Affiliate and Prospective member countries in their aim of developing cricket. Several resources have been translated into a number of different languages and the Europe Office will continue to work closely with the ICC, the England and Wales Cricket Board and all its member countries to develop other suitable resources. If you are interested in obtaining any of the resources, please contact your national governing body through the European Cricketing Nations section of this site. Teach Cricket Manual
A practical coaching and teaching guide for teachers, coaches and parents.
ICC Development Program: What Is Cricket?
Cricket Textless Book
The booklet is designed to communicate the concepts of cricket through pictures, thus overcoming language barriers. A useful resource when working with young children.
Time to Play Coaching Manual
Coaching resource which was designed by the ECB for use with junior cricketers. The EDP with assistance from a number of its member countries has had the manual translated into different languages.
Although no more hard copies of this resource are available copies can be downloaded by clicking on the relevant links below.
Howzat! 1st Innings
The ECB launched HOWZAT! in partnership with Channel 4 in November 2000 to promote cricket to children in schools. HOWZAT! enables teachers to deliver cricket to children ensuring enhancement of teaching and learning through PE.
Howzat! 2nd Innings
HOWZAT! 2nd Innings is in CD-ROM format to reflect the increased technology used in Secondary School education. The CD-Rom includes computer-animated graphics, photographic stills and video footage for teaching purposes.
MCC - The Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 2nd Edition - 2003)
The 2000 Code 2nd Edition - 2003 is the most up-to-date version of the Laws of Cricket, for use in all competitions. Since the introduction of the 2000 Code, the Spirit of Cricket Preamble has been an important feature, providing the context in which the game is intended to be played.
Tom Smith's - New Cricket Umpiring and Scoring
The internationally recognised and definitive guide to the interpretation and application of the laws of cricket. Cricket Umpiring and Scoring interprets the application of the Laws of Cricket on the field and is used by ACU&S instructors as an essential tool in the training if Umpires and Scorers.
TS4 - Recommended Guidelines for the Preparation and Maintenance of Cricket Pitches and Outfields at all levels of the Game
The guidelines provided in this booklet are intended as a general guide to pitch preparation and maintenance. The booklet aims to provide an insight and knowledge into the art of preparing good pitches, practice areas and outfields.
If you are interested in obtaining any of the above resources, please contact your national governing body through the European Cricketing Nations section of this site. |
A simple introduction to some of the rules and phrases of the game, available to download in English, French and Spanish.
