ECB recommendations

• New pitch lengths fundamental to the ECB’s new Junior Format recommendations (2019)
• All junior club, school and county matches in England and Wales should use these new pitch lengths

Enhanced performance and enjoyment

• Improved outcomes for batters, bowlers and fielders
• Players, coaches and spectators describe games as more exciting and engaging

Dissemination

• Findings delivered to leagues, county cricket boards and coaches
• Invited presentation at the ECB Coaches Association national conference (2017)
• Coaching Insight article (page 30)
• Hitting the Seam article (issue 41)