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Learn From Leicestershire's Elite Players & Coaches This February Half-Term

Fri 24 Jan 2025

Learn From Leicestershire's Elite Players & Coaches This February Half-Term

Know a 10“19-year-old looking to take their cricket to new heights this February half-term? Leicestershire CCC has a unique opportunity for young players with 18 exclusive Foxes Masterclasses.

And what’s better, February’s sessions will see Foxes stars such as Harry Swindells and Liam Trevaskis join members of the Club’s elite coaching staff, including Head Coach Alfonso Thomas, former England star James Taylor, and Head of Talent Pathway Jigar Naik, to offer their expert insight.

Taking place in the Mike Turner Indoor Cricket Centre at Uptonsteel County Ground, 18 specialist sessions have been scheduled from Monday 17 February to Thursday 20 February, offering players the chance to upskill a specific aspect of their game in the company of Leicestershire’s finest.

Featuring specialist batting, bowling, wicketkeeping and fielding masterclasses “ as well as girls only sessions for the first time - three experts from Leicestershire’s pantheon of professional First Team and Pathway coaches will be on hand to impart their wisdom at each two or three-hour Masterclass.

Each session is split to age-appropriate categories and limited to a maximum of 12 players, allowing for the best possible hands-on mentoring. Places are filling up quickly, so please be advised to book early to avoid disappointment. Masterclasses start from £60.


Monday 17 February 2025: Book HERE

Batting “ Front Foot & Playing Spin | (10-12 yrs) | 8:30am “ 10:30am

Batting “ Back Foot & Playing Spin | (10-12 yrs) | 10:30am “ 12:30pm

Batting “ Front Foot Only | (13-15 yrs) | 12:30pm “ 2:30pm 

Batting “ Back Foot Only | (13-15 yrs) | 2:30pm “ 4:30pm

Batting “ Playing Spin | (13-15 yrs) | 4:30pm “ 6:30pm

Tuesday 18 February 2025: Book HERE

Batting “ All Batting Skills | (16-19 yrs) | 8:00am “ 11:00am

Bowling “ Pace | (10-14 yrs) | 11:00am “ 1:00pm

Bowling “ Pace | (15-19 yrs) | 1:00pm “ 3:00pm

Bowling “ Spin | (10-14 yrs) | 3:00pm “ 5:00pm

Bowling “ Spin | (15-19 yrs) | 5:00pm “ 7:00pm

Wednesday 19 February 2025: Book HERE

Batting “ All Batting Skills | (16-19 yrs) | 8:00am “ 11:00am

Wicketkeeping & Fielding | (15-19 yrs) | 11:00am “ 1:00pm

Wicketkeeping & Fielding | (10-14 yrs) | 1:00pm “ 3:00pm

GIRLS ONLY | Batting “ Front Foot & Playing Spin | (14-19 yrs) | 3:00pm “ 5:00pm

GIRLS ONLY | Batting “ Back Foot & Playing Spin | (14-19 yrs) | 5:00pm “ 7:00pm

Thursday 20 February 2025: Book HERE

GIRLS ONLY | Bowling “ Pace | (10-19 yrs) | 9:00am “ 11:00am

GIRLS ONLY | Bowling “ Spin | (10-19 yrs) | 11:00am “ 1:00pm

GIRLS ONLY | Wicketkeeping & Fielding | (10-19 yrs) | 3:00pm “ 5:00pm

For more information on Foxes Masterclasses, please email dipspatel@leicestershireccc.co.uk.

Full terms and conditions can be found HERE.