In a typical group net session, a coach might see you bat for 10 minutes and bowl a handful of overs. In a 1-to-1 session with me, the whole hour is planned around you. That focus is why many players use private cricket lessons in London to work on a specific goal alongside their club or school cricket.
Whether you are preparing for trials, looking to break into your club first XI, or simply want to improve your game, individual coaching gives you time to practise one priority with regular feedback. If you are unsure which format suits you, compare private and group cricket coaching.
Why Does 1-to-1 Coaching Help Your Cricket?
Personalised Development Plan
I do not use a "one size fits all" approach. After an initial assessment of your technique, we agree a development plan based on your strengths, weaknesses and goals. Drills and exercises are chosen for what you need to work on.
Immediate Feedback & Correction
In group settings, coaches cannot watch every ball. In 1-to-1 sessions, I see every delivery you face or bowl. Technical errors can be addressed as they happen, before they become ingrained habits.
More Practice With Feedback
Individual sessions remove the waiting around of group nets, so more of the hour is spent practising with feedback. Progress still depends on practice between sessions, and no particular result can be guaranteed.
Video Feedback Where Useful
When video helps, we record short clips of your technique and review them together, breaking the movement down frame by frame and comparing later footage to track progress. Read how cricket video analysis is used.
How Does Private Coaching Compare to Group Training?
Understanding the difference between private and group coaching helps you choose the right format for your development. Many players benefit from both:
| Factor | 1-to-1 Coaching | Group Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Active Practice Time | Most of the 60 minutes | Shared between the group |
| Personalisation | Planned around your goal | Planned for the whole group |
| Coach Feedback | Every ball watched | Occasional observation |
| Team Context | Limited | Teammates and match-style games |
| Video Analysis | Used where useful | Varies by provider |
| Bowling Machine | Where the venue has one | Varies by venue |
| Flexibility | Times agreed with the coach | Fixed time slots |
What Does a Private Cricket Lesson Include?
Every session is structured to make good use of your time. Here is what you can expect from a 1-to-1 lesson:
- Initial technical assessment (first session) or warm-up review of previous work
- Customised drill sequences designed for your specific needs
- Real-time feedback and correction throughout the session
- Video of your technique, reviewed frame by frame, where it helps
- Bowling-machine practice for batting sessions, where the venue has one
- Clear focus points and practice exercises to use afterwards
- Progress reviews against your development plan
See how private cricket coaching works for what happens before and during a first session.
Who Benefits Most from Private Cricket Coaching?
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced club cricketer, the 1-to-1 environment gives you focused time on the things that matter most for your game. Private coaching is particularly valuable for:
Players preparing for school or county trials need focused, intensive preparation
Those looking to break into their club 1st XI or move up the order
Players struggling with a specific problem need focused correction
New players wanting to build correct technique from the start
Those seeking to refine their game and add new dimensions
Adults coming back to cricket who want to rebuild skills safely
Should You Focus on Batting or Bowling in Private Sessions?
While some players benefit from all-round development, many prefer to focus their 1-to-1 time on a specific discipline:
Batting Focus Sessions
Dedicated work on batting technique, including:
- • Stance, grip, and trigger movement refinement
- • Shot-specific drills (drives, cuts, pulls)
- • Playing spin and pace bowling
- • Power hitting for limited-overs cricket
Bowling Focus Sessions
Intensive work on bowling action and variations, including:
- • Action analysis and correction
- • Pace, swing, and seam development
- • Spin bowling technique and variations
- • Death bowling and yorker practice
Tell Freddie your goal and preferred times, and he will confirm the venue and total cost.
Is It Worth Booking Regular Cricket Lessons?
Single sessions are useful for an assessment or a specific problem. Regular sessions make it easier to build on each lesson, because they allow:
- Consistent, ongoing development with momentum between sessions
- Longer-term planning towards a season, trial or personal goal
- Progress reviews and adjustments to the plan
If you would like a series of sessions, ask Freddie what options are available when you enquire.
How Much Do Private Cricket Lessons Cost in London?
£45 for 60 minutes
Private 1-to-1 session
The advertised rate is for a private 60-minute session with personalised feedback. Video and bowling-machine practice are used where useful and available. Confirm the venue, any separate facility charge and the cancellation terms before booking — see the booking information and the cricket coaching cost guide.