Across the line with cricket clinic

SUMMER IN WINTER: Here, Year 7 to 10 players are put through their batting paces at Gisborne Girls’ High gymnasium. SportsForce cricket development officer and former ND player Cliff Dickeson displays defensive technique as PB development officer David McDonald watches. Pictures by Paul Rickard

THE soccer and rugby balls have been put to one side this week and the bats brought out for a series of clinics run by Northern Districts Cricket and the Poverty Bay Association.

Clinics are also being held at the Showgrounds Events Centre, along with a coaching course and strength and conditioning sessions. Players involved range from Year 3 to secondary school to senior representatives.