10/08/2026
2026 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 🏏
🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://form.jotform.com/262201527992054
Three dedicated Saturday sessions designed to develop the skills, decision-making and confidence of our MCC juniors ahead of the season.
⏰ 9:00 am–11:00 am
📍 Saxon Sports - 4/4 New St, Frankston VIC 3199
👥 Open to all MCC juniors
📅 SATURDAY 29 AUGUST — BATTING CRAFT
Net 1 — Strike Rotation
Working on late hands and using the crease to create angles before the ball is bowled.
Net 2 — Power Hitting
Using tennis balls to help players find their power through their lower body and wrist hinge.
Net 3 — Playing Spin
Practising using the feet down the wicket and depth of the crease, before applying those skills through decision-making scenarios.
📅 SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER — BOWLING DEVELOPMENT
All bowlers will begin with upper-body activation and technique work before moving into the nets.
Net 1 — Fast-Bowling Technique
Run-up work using cones, adjusting the run-up for left-handed batters, and using hurdles and cones to develop a strong gather and explosion over the front leg.
Net 2 — Fast-Bowling Targets
Practising different lines and lengths using targets, before testing bowlers by calling the required delivery and challenging them to execute.
Net 3 — Spin Bowling
Working on use of the crease, trajectory and side spin.
📅 SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER — BATTLEZONE
Time to put it all into practice.
Depending on numbers, players will take part in a full Battlezone or competitive nets, with batters working in pairs and game scenarios creating a genuine contest between bat and ball.
Three weeks. Plenty of reps. Plenty of competition. A great opportunity to build skills and confidence before the season begins.
