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How fast should a cricketer be?

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esterday I mentioned some standards for cricketers strength. I have also had a request for how fast a cricketer should be so I'm borrowing some norms from the ECB:

Adult Cricketer Speed Test

Run three runs on a normal length cricket pitch with a bat but no other equipment (pads, gloves etc.). Have someone with a stopwatch time you.

Times:

  • Poor: Greater than 10.7 seconds
  • Good: 9.7-10.2 seconds
  • Excellent: Less than 9.2 seconds

Seeing as the weather is improving outside, get out there and tell me your best times!


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Comments

by Jeff Gordon (not verified) | Tue, 18/03/2008 - 20:53

9.4 seconds...... thats better than good =)

by fitness (not verified) | Wed, 19/03/2008 - 08:59

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by fs.quayum (not verified) | Wed, 19/03/2008 - 10:04

3 standard RUN's in the middle yeh?
can i use the bat to run in and then turn around?

by cody wilson (not verified) | Tue, 22/04/2008 - 03:16

what about a kid working on his speed what are times for me. also i got told i could run quicker so what are some exercises that i can do?

by David Hinchliffe (not verified) | Tue, 22/04/2008 - 11:33

How old are you cody?

If you want to run between the wickets faster the first thing I would do is improve my strength and power. Depending how old you are I can give you a response.

by Are you worried your body fat is preventing your cricket suc (not verified) | Mon, 26/05/2008 - 18:03

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by dhruv96 | Mon, 22/12/2008 - 14:21

I've run 70 mts. in 11.6 seconds and I'm only 12. Thats fast!

by champ (not verified) | Mon, 08/02/2010 - 14:31

what would be the good timings for a 13 year old?

by David Hinchliffe | Mon, 08/02/2010 - 16:04

I'm afraid I don't have the data available champ, sorry.

by sytofern | Fri, 26/02/2010 - 07:14

7 seconds, I am the fastest runner in my whole neighborhood.