{"id":7439,"date":"2026-05-20T15:57:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tbspanthers.british-school.org\/?p=7439"},"modified":"2026-05-20T16:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:38:20","slug":"cricket-selection-trial-criteria-2026-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tbspanthers.british-school.org\/index.php\/cricket-selection-trial-criteria-2026-27\/","title":{"rendered":"Cricket Selection Trial Criteria 2026-27"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"panthers-cricket-criteria\">\n\n  <style>\n    .panthers-cricket-criteria {\n      --navy: #071f3d;\n      --navy-2: #0b2d55;\n      --gold: #d6a735;\n      --gold-soft: #fff3cf;\n      --light: #f7f9fc;\n      --card: #ffffff;\n      --text: #263238;\n      --muted: #607080;\n      --border: #e5e9f0;\n      --green: #1f8f5f;\n      --orange: #d9822b;\n      --red: #c0392b;\n      font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n      color: var(--text);\n      background: #ffffff;\n      line-height: 1.6;\n      max-width: 1200px;\n      margin: 0 auto;\n    }\n\n    .panthers-cricket-criteria * {\n      box-sizing: border-box;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-hero {\n      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-2));\n      color: #ffffff;\n      padding: 42px 28px;\n      border-radius: 22px;\n      margin-bottom: 24px;\n      position: relative;\n      overflow: hidden;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-hero::after {\n      content: \"\";\n      position: absolute;\n      right: -60px;\n      top: -60px;\n      width: 220px;\n      height: 220px;\n      background: rgba(214, 167, 53, 0.18);\n      border-radius: 50%;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-eyebrow {\n      display: inline-block;\n      background: rgba(214, 167, 53, 0.18);\n      border: 1px solid rgba(214, 167, 53, 0.6);\n      color: #ffe39b;\n      padding: 6px 12px;\n      border-radius: 999px;\n      font-size: 12px;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      letter-spacing: 0.6px;\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n      margin-bottom: 14px;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-hero h1 {\n      margin: 0 0 12px;\n      font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 46px);\n      line-height: 1.1;\n      font-weight: 800;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-hero p {\n      max-width: 880px;\n      margin: 0;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      color: #e7eef8;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-section {\n      background: var(--card);\n      border: 1px solid var(--border);\n      border-radius: 18px;\n      padding: 24px;\n      margin-bottom: 22px;\n      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 31, 61, 0.06);\n    }\n\n    .pcc-section h2 {\n      margin: 0 0 12px;\n      color: var(--navy);\n      font-size: 25px;\n      line-height: 1.2;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-section h3 {\n      margin: 24px 0 10px;\n      color: var(--navy);\n      font-size: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-section p {\n      margin: 0 0 14px;\n      color: var(--text);\n    }\n\n    .pcc-note {\n      background: var(--gold-soft);\n      border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);\n      padding: 16px 18px;\n      border-radius: 14px;\n      margin-top: 16px;\n      color: #4a3a12;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-grid {\n      display: grid;\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n      gap: 16px;\n      margin-top: 18px;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-mini-card {\n      background: var(--light);\n      border: 1px solid var(--border);\n      border-radius: 16px;\n      padding: 18px;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-mini-card strong {\n      display: block;\n      color: var(--navy);\n      font-size: 17px;\n      margin-bottom: 6px;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-mini-card span {\n      color: var(--muted);\n      font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-tabs {\n      margin: 24px 0;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-tab-input {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-tab-labels {\n      display: grid;\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\n      width: 100%;\n      border: 1px solid var(--navy);\n      border-radius: 18px;\n      overflow: hidden;\n      margin-bottom: 22px;\n      background: var(--navy);\n    }\n\n    .pcc-tab-labels label {\n      text-align: center;\n      padding: 17px 10px;\n      color: #ffffff;\n      background: var(--navy);\n      cursor: pointer;\n      font-weight: 800;\n      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);\n      transition: all 0.25s ease;\n      font-size: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-tab-labels label:last-child {\n      border-right: none;\n    }\n\n    .pcc-tab-labels label:hover {\n      background: var(--navy-2);\n      color: #ffe39b;\n    }\n\n    #tab-u9:checked ~ .pcc-tab-labels label[for=\"tab-u9\"],\n    #tab-u11:checked ~ .pcc-tab-labels label[for=\"tab-u11\"],\n    #tab-u14:checked ~ .pcc-tab-labels label[for=\"tab-u14\"],\n    #tab-u17:checked ~ .pcc-tab-labels label[for=\"tab-u17\"] {\n      background: var(--gold);\n      color: var(--navy);\n    }\n\n    .pcc-tab-content {\n      display: none;\n      animation: pccFade 0.25s ease;\n    }\n\n    @keyframes pccFade {\n      from { opacity: 0; 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Each student completes a fixed number of\n      batting balls, bowling deliveries and fielding opportunities. The focus changes by age group so that younger\n      students are assessed on fundamental skill and safety, while older students are assessed on technical quality,\n      tactical awareness and performance under pressure.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"pcc-grid\">\n      <div class=\"pcc-mini-card\">\n        <strong>Batting<\/strong>\n        <span>10 balls in the nets. Students are assessed on contact, balance, shot selection, target-zone hitting and age-appropriate batting skills.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pcc-mini-card\">\n        <strong>Bowling<\/strong>\n        <span>10 deliveries. Students are assessed on legal action, control, accuracy, target-zone bowling and age-appropriate variation.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pcc-mini-card\">\n        <strong>Fielding<\/strong>\n        <span>10 fielding opportunities. Students are assessed on clean stops, throwing accuracy, catching technique and safe fielding execution.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pcc-note\">\n      <strong>Important:<\/strong> \n      The student\u2019s performance is recorded through measurable evidence such as target hits, controlled contacts,\n      legal deliveries, accurate throws and clean catches.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pcc-section\">\n    <h2>Simple Scoring System<\/h2>\n    <p>\n      Each action is scored out of 2 points. This keeps the process simple, consistent and easy for parents and students to understand.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"pcc-table-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"pcc-table pcc-scoring-table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Score<\/th>\n            <th>Meaning<\/th>\n            <th>Example Evidence<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td>2 points<\/td>\n            <td>Skill performed correctly with control and a clear successful outcome.<\/td>\n            <td>Controlled batting contact into target zone, legal delivery in bowling target zone, clean catch or accurate throw.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>1 point<\/td>\n            <td>Skill attempted with partial success, but accuracy, balance, control or decision-making needs improvement.<\/td>\n            <td>Contact made but outside target zone, legal delivery close to target, clean stop but inaccurate throw.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>0 points<\/td>\n            <td>Unsuccessful attempt, unsafe technique, poor control or incorrect decision.<\/td>\n            <td>Missed ball, unsafe shot, wide\/no-ball, misfield, dropped catch or poor execution.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pcc-score-box\">\n      <div class=\"pcc-score-card\">\n        <strong>\/20<\/strong>\n        <span>Batting Score<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pcc-score-card\">\n        <strong>\/20<\/strong>\n        <span>Bowling Score<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pcc-score-card\">\n        <strong>\/20<\/strong>\n        <span>Fielding Score<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>\n      The total trial score is calculated out of <strong>60 points<\/strong>.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pcc-tabs\">\n\n    <input class=\"pcc-tab-input\" type=\"radio\" name=\"pcc-tabs\" id=\"tab-u9\" checked>\n    <input class=\"pcc-tab-input\" type=\"radio\" name=\"pcc-tabs\" id=\"tab-u11\">\n    <input class=\"pcc-tab-input\" type=\"radio\" name=\"pcc-tabs\" id=\"tab-u14\">\n    <input class=\"pcc-tab-input\" type=\"radio\" name=\"pcc-tabs\" id=\"tab-u17\">\n\n    <div class=\"pcc-tab-labels\">\n      <label for=\"tab-u9\">Under 9<\/label>\n      <label for=\"tab-u11\">Under 11<\/label>\n      <label for=\"tab-u14\">Under 14<\/label>\n      <label for=\"tab-u17\">Under 17 &#038; 19<\/label>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pcc-panels\">\n\n      <div class=\"pcc-tab-content\" id=\"panel-u9\">\n        <div class=\"pcc-age-header\">\n          <h2>Under 9 Cricket Trial Criteria<\/h2>\n          <p>\n            At Under 9 level, the focus is on safe participation, basic cricket movements, hand-eye coordination,\n            simple batting contact, straight-arm bowling and enthusiasm for learning.\n          <\/p>\n          <div class=\"pcc-pill-row\">\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Fundamental Skills<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Safety<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Basic Contact<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Simple Rules<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h3>Under 9 Measurable Net Trial Rubric<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pcc-table-wrap\">\n          <table class=\"pcc-table\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Area<\/th>\n                <th>Skill Tested<\/th>\n                <th>Measurable Outcome<\/th>\n                <th>Scoring<\/th>\n                <th>Max Points<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Basic contact and balance<\/td>\n                <td>Makes controlled contact with a safe bat swing and balanced body position.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean controlled contact<br>1 = contact with limited control<br>0 = miss or unsafe swing<\/td>\n                <td>\/8<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Straight hitting<\/td>\n                <td>Hits the ball towards a straight target zone in the net.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = hits straight target zone<br>1 = contact outside zone<br>0 = miss or poor contact<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Safe shot response<\/td>\n                <td>Watches the ball and responds safely without a wild swing.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = safe controlled response<br>1 = partial control<br>0 = unsafe or uncontrolled shot<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Bowling<\/td>\n                <td>Straight-arm action<\/td>\n                <td>Bowls with a legal straight-arm action and lands the ball on the pitch.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = legal action and lands on pitch<br>1 = legal action but poor direction<br>0 = throw\/no-ball\/unsafe<\/td>\n                <td>\/10<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Bowling<\/td>\n                <td>Pitch target accuracy<\/td>\n                <td>Lands the ball in or near a marked target area on the pitch.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = lands in target zone<br>1 = lands close<br>0 = wide or does not reach target area<\/td>\n                <td>\/10<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Stop and pick up<\/td>\n                <td>Stops a rolling ball and picks it up safely.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean stop and pickup<br>1 = stop but slow\/unclean pickup<br>0 = misfield<\/td>\n                <td>\/8<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Short throw accuracy<\/td>\n                <td>Throws towards a nearby stump or target zone.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = accurate throw to target<br>1 = throw reaches area but misses<br>0 = inaccurate or unsafe throw<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Soft catching<\/td>\n                <td>Attempts soft catches safely with correct hand position.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean catch<br>1 = good attempt\/touch<br>0 = missed or unsafe catching position<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pcc-tab-content\" id=\"panel-u11\">\n        <div class=\"pcc-age-header\">\n          <h2>Under 11 Cricket Trial Criteria<\/h2>\n          <p>\n            At Under 11 level, the focus is on developing fundamental technique. Students are expected to show\n            improving control in batting, legal and accurate bowling, safe fielding and basic understanding of match situations.\n          <\/p>\n          <div class=\"pcc-pill-row\">\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Foundation Technique<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Basic Shot Range<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Improved Accuracy<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Team Play<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h3>Under 11 Measurable Net Trial Rubric<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pcc-table-wrap\">\n          <table class=\"pcc-table\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Area<\/th>\n                <th>Skill Tested<\/th>\n                <th>Measurable Outcome<\/th>\n                <th>Scoring<\/th>\n                <th>Max Points<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Contact and balance<\/td>\n                <td>Makes controlled contact from a stable stance.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = controlled contact with balance<br>1 = contact but limited balance\/control<br>0 = miss or poor control<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Front-foot drive<\/td>\n                <td>Drives the ball towards straight or cover target zone.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean drive through target zone<br>1 = contact but misses zone<br>0 = miss or poor contact<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Back-foot response<\/td>\n                <td>Responds safely to a short-of-length delivery.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = controlled back-foot response<br>1 = contact but limited control<br>0 = miss or unsafe response<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Decision-making<\/td>\n                <td>Makes an appropriate shot choice or running call.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = correct decision<br>1 = delayed\/unclear decision<br>0 = poor or unsafe decision<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Bowling<\/td>\n                <td>Legal action and control<\/td>\n                <td>Bowls legal deliveries with basic direction.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = legal delivery with control<br>1 = legal delivery but inconsistent direction<br>0 = no-ball\/wide\/unsafe action<\/td>\n                <td>\/8<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Bowling<\/td>\n                <td>Line and length<\/td>\n                <td>Lands the ball in or near a good-length target zone.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = lands in target zone<br>1 = close to target zone<br>0 = wide\/no-ball\/poor control<\/td>\n                <td>\/8<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Bowling<\/td>\n                <td>Stump-line accuracy<\/td>\n                <td>Bowls towards the stump line.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = hits\/targets stump line<br>1 = close to stump line<br>0 = wide\/no-ball<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Ground fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Moves towards the ball, stops it and picks it up cleanly.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean stop and pickup<br>1 = stop but slow\/unclean pickup<br>0 = misfield<\/td>\n                <td>\/8<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Throwing accuracy<\/td>\n                <td>Throws accurately towards stump or target zone.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = accurate throw<br>1 = throw reaches area but misses<br>0 = poor or unsafe throw<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Basic catching<\/td>\n                <td>Catches safely with correct technique.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean catch<br>1 = good attempt\/touch<br>0 = missed or unsafe technique<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pcc-tab-content\" id=\"panel-u14\">\n        <div class=\"pcc-age-header\">\n          <h2>Under 14 Cricket Trial Criteria<\/h2>\n          <p>\n            At Under 14 level, students are assessed on more specific technical skills. The focus is on shot execution,\n            target-zone batting, bowling line and length, basic variation, accurate fielding and simple tactical decision-making.\n          <\/p>\n          <div class=\"pcc-pill-row\">\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Technical Consistency<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Target Zones<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Line &#038; Length<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Basic Tactics<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h3>Under 14 Measurable Net Trial Rubric<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pcc-table-wrap\">\n          <table class=\"pcc-table\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Area<\/th>\n                <th>Skill Tested<\/th>\n                <th>Measurable Outcome<\/th>\n                <th>Scoring<\/th>\n                <th>Max Points<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Contact and balance<\/td>\n                <td>Makes controlled contact with correct body shape.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = controlled contact and balance<br>1 = contact but limited control<br>0 = miss or poor shape<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Straight drive<\/td>\n                <td>Hits the ball through a straight target zone.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean straight drive through zone<br>1 = contact outside zone<br>0 = miss or poor contact<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Cover drive<\/td>\n                <td>Hits the ball through a cover target zone.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean cover drive through zone<br>1 = contact outside zone<br>0 = miss or poor execution<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Back-foot drive<\/td>\n                <td>Hits the ball through point or cover-point target zone.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean back-foot drive through zone<br>1 = contact outside zone<br>0 = miss or poor execution<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Shot selection<\/td>\n                <td>Chooses an appropriate shot based on the delivery.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = correct shot decision and control<br>1 = partly suitable decision<br>0 = poor decision or unsafe shot<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Bowling<\/td>\n                <td>Line and length<\/td>\n                <td>Lands the ball in a good-length target zone.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = lands in target zone<br>1 = close to target zone<br>0 = wide\/no-ball\/poor control<\/td>\n                <td>\/8<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Bowling<\/td>\n                <td>Stump-line accuracy<\/td>\n                <td>Bowls at off-stump or middle-stump channel.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = hits planned channel<br>1 = close to planned channel<br>0 = wide\/no-ball\/poor control<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Bowling<\/td>\n                <td>Variation attempt<\/td>\n                <td>Attempts slower ball, swing, spin or change of length with control.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clear variation with control<br>1 = variation attempted but inconsistent<br>0 = no control or no clear variation<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Attacking ground fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Moves to the ball, picks it up cleanly and stays balanced.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean pickup with balance<br>1 = pickup but slow\/unclean<br>0 = misfield<\/td>\n                <td>\/8<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Throw at target<\/td>\n                <td>Throws accurately to stump or target zone.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = accurate throw<br>1 = reaches area but misses target<br>0 = poor or unsafe throw<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Flat\/high catches<\/td>\n                <td>Takes catches under age-appropriate difficulty.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean catch with correct technique<br>1 = good attempt\/touch<br>0 = drop, miss or unsafe technique<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pcc-tab-content\" id=\"panel-u17\">\n        <div class=\"pcc-age-header\">\n          <h2>Under 17 &#038; 19 Cricket Trial Criteria<\/h2>\n          <p>\n            At Under 17 &#038; 19 level, students are expected to show stronger performance under pressure.\n            The focus is on role execution, tactical decision-making, controlled batting options,\n            phase-specific bowling and high-intensity fielding.\n          <\/p>\n          <div class=\"pcc-pill-row\">\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Pressure Performance<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Role Execution<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">Tactical Decisions<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pcc-pill\">High-Intensity Fielding<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h3>Under 17 &#038; 19 Measurable Net Trial Rubric<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pcc-table-wrap\">\n          <table class=\"pcc-table\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Area<\/th>\n                <th>Skill Tested<\/th>\n                <th>Measurable Outcome<\/th>\n                <th>Scoring<\/th>\n                <th>Max Points<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>New-ball control<\/td>\n                <td>Leaves, defends or drives appropriately with control.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = correct decision and controlled execution<br>1 = contact but poor decision\/control<br>0 = miss or poor shot selection<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Strike rotation<\/td>\n                <td>Places the ball into a single zone with clear intent.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = controlled placement into single zone<br>1 = contact but poor placement<br>0 = miss or poor decision<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Back-foot or pace response<\/td>\n                <td>Plays short-of-length delivery with balance and control.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = controlled back-foot response<br>1 = contact with limited control<br>0 = miss or unsafe response<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Boundary option<\/td>\n                <td>Executes an attacking shot into a target zone.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = attacking shot into target zone<br>1 = good contact outside zone<br>0 = miss or poor execution<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Batting<\/td>\n                <td>Scenario batting<\/td>\n                <td>Plays according to a given match situation.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = correct option for scenario<br>1 = partly suitable decision<br>0 = poor decision<\/td>\n                <td>\/4<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Bowling<\/td>\n                <td>Powerplay control<\/td>\n                <td>Bowls disciplined line and length to a planned target.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = hits planned target zone<br>1 = close to planned target<br>0 = wide\/no-ball\/poor control<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Bowling<\/td>\n                <td>Middle-over variation<\/td>\n                <td>Executes stock ball or variation with control.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = accurate stock ball\/variation<br>1 = attempted but inconsistent<br>0 = poor control<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Bowling<\/td>\n                <td>Death-over execution<\/td>\n                <td>Attempts yorker, wide yorker or slower ball into target zone.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = lands in planned target zone<br>1 = close to planned target<br>0 = wide\/no-ball\/poor execution<\/td>\n                <td>\/8<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Fielding<\/td>\n                <td>High-intensity ground fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Clean pickup at speed with body control.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean pickup at speed<br>1 = pickup but slow\/unclean<br>0 = misfield<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Direct-hit throw<\/td>\n                <td>Throws accurately at stump or target under pressure.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = direct hit or accurate target throw<br>1 = clean pickup but throw misses<br>0 = poor throw or misfield<\/td>\n                <td>\/6<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td class=\"pcc-area\">Fielding<\/td>\n                <td>Pressure catching<\/td>\n                <td>Takes catches under realistic match pressure.<\/td>\n                <td>2 = clean catch<br>1 = good attempt\/touch<br>0 = drop or miss<\/td>\n                <td>\/8<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pcc-section\">\n    <h2>Selection Bands<\/h2>\n    <p>\n      The final score helps place students into a selection band. The band supports the selection decision,\n      but coaches may also consider squad balance and role requirements such as wicketkeeper, batter, bowler or all-rounder.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"pcc-table-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"pcc-table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Final Percentage<\/th>\n            <th>Selection Band<\/th>\n            <th>Meaning<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>85\u2013100%<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"pcc-band band-strong\">Strong Selection<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Student clearly meets the expected team standard for the age group.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>70\u201384%<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"pcc-band band-consider\">Selection Consideration<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Student meets many criteria and may be selected depending on team balance and role needs.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>55\u201369%<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"pcc-band band-development\">Development \/ Reserve<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Student shows potential but needs more consistency before regular competitive selection.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Below 55%<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"pcc-band band-training\">Training Group<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Student requires further skill development before competitive selection.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pcc-footer-note\">\n      <strong>Parent Note:<\/strong> A high score supports selection but does not automatically guarantee a place\n      if squad size, playing roles or team balance must be considered. 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