The primary focus of the Australian Cricket Experience is to improve the cricketer's performance on the cricket field. Regardless of the standard of cricket you play or want to play, whether you bat, bowl, keep wicket or are selected for your fielding abilities. The programme will offer practical advice from the world's best.

Skills Practice at the James Oval - University of Western Australia

Identifying strengths and weaknesses on arrival is crucial. This process between coach and cricketer will lay down the training needs for the coming weeks.

This programme provides ample opportunity for skills practice and development. The cricketer will be batting, bowling, fielding or wicket keeping under the guidance of world renowned cricket professionals and top cricket coaches. On a one to one basis the young cricketer will receive input followed by ample time to practice the new skills.

Digital Video Analysis

Digital video is used to enable the cricketer to watch himself in practice and in play situations. This is an excellent motivating tool which can be played repeatedly, frame by frame, enabling the cricketer and coach to analyse every detail of his action.

The 2011-12 program also sees the full integration of the PitchVision™ system to assist your development. Pitchvision™ combines video analysis with similar performance data to Hawkeye™.

Laurence Houghton may also get you involved in his PhD research at the University of Western Australia. Here they have been investigating physical fatigue in prolonged batting innings - including the possibility of decreased elastic energy in the legs. The research requires carrying out a 2 hour batting simulation (BATEX) incorporating PitchVision™ technology. The BATEX simulation incorporates running between the wickets, concentration and skill assessment. It is a useful training tool that helps you learn how to bat for a long time - certainly an experience participants will not quickly forget!

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The Environment

The environment, atmosphere and influences will play a key role in the psychological preparation. Can anyone put a price on the benefits of being coached by those who have reached the top of the cricketing arena? Whether it be a slight adjustment to the way you play a shot, sharing experiences or dressing room gossip, it will in itself be a unique once in a lifetime experience.

Training alongside other talented young cricketers will generate both competition and motivation. Cricketers will be challenged to change. It may be techniques, lifestyle or mental thinking. We want them to become the best cricketer they possible can be.

James Oval and the other 'on campus' facilities are a short walk each morning from your accommodation at Currie Hall through the beautiful historic grounds of the University of Western Australia.

A.C.E. Cricket Coaching offers you the best. First class practice facilities, finest cricket coaches, latest coaching techniques complimented by the sunshine of Perth.

Game On

Every cricketer is hungry for the next big game. You will play for an Australian club side which means training and net sessions with games at the weekend. Our coaches will be observing you in play to ensure you are playing what has been practised.

There is no where else in the world with wickets like those in Perth. Mention the WACA and immediately you think of the hardest and fastest wicket in the world. You will have the opportunity of experiencing playing cricket on the fast, bouncy pitches that Perth is so renowned for.