EMERGING TIGERS PROGRAM BATTING Demonstrates the ability to adapt their approach to run scoring and execute effective options, resulting in match influencing performances Regularly demonstrates the ability to run positively between the wickets Regularly demonstrates the ability to effectively use their hands to add, use and remove pace Regularly demonstrates the ability to identify length and execute appropriate movements, minimising risk and maximising run scoring opportunities against pace and spin Regularly demonstrates a position at release that allows them to be balanced, aligned and ready to move to different types of delivery against pace and spin PACE BOWLING Demonstrates the understanding and adaptability to set appropriate fields to effective deliveries resulting in match influencing performances Consistently demonstrates a bowling action facilitating pace and accuracy Regularly demonstrates the ability to accurately execute yorkers and bouncers Regularly demonstrates the ability to execute variations that deceive batters in the air or off the pitch Regularly demonstrates the adaptability to generate lateral movement in different directions Regularly demonstrates the adaptability to execute an appropriate wicket taking length Demonstrates a desire to bowl fast and take wickets FIELDING Thoroughly understands the requirements of various fielding positions From an effective ready to move position, regularly demonstrates an ability to anticipate where the ball could go based on the movements of the batter Regularly demonstrates the ability to attack and successfully intercept the ball from a variety of locations on the field Demonstrates a desire to keep the ball in play at all costs Regularly demonstrates the ability to throw quickly and accurately at a target from a variety of locations on the field with appropriate technique Regularly demonstrates the ability to catch and stop the ball in a variety of locations on the field with appropriate technique SPIN BOWLING Demonstrates the understanding and adaptability to set appropriate fields to effective deliveries resulting in match influencing performances Regularly demonstrates the ability to release their stock ball in a way that maximises spin Regularly demonstrates the adaptability to execute an appropriate wicket taking length Regularly demonstrates the ability to adapt their pace to remain threatening in all conditions Consistently demonstrates a bowling action facilitating spin and accuracy when bowling with intent and energy Demonstrates a desire to spin the ball hard and take wickets Regularly demonstrates the ability to deceive batters in the air and off the pitch with their stock ball and variations WICKETKEEPING Demonstrates the ability to convert a high percentage of wicket taking chances when standing up and standing back Demonstrates a strong and repeatable posture and appropriate movements to manage different types of delivery when standing up and standing back Demonstrates the ability to positively impact the game by providing relevant information to fielders, bowlers and captains Demonstrates the courage to stand up to the stumps and positively impacts the game by identifying when it is appropriate to do so
