Smash Play youth-rangatahi

Smash Play youth-rangatahi is cricket for secondary school aged players (13 – 18 year olds). It provides options to play as a team, with a couple of friends or simply challenge yourself. Cricket is no longer just 11 vs 11. It’s all about the challenge, self-improvement and having fun with your friends.

Welcome to the home page for Smash Play youth - rangatahi!

  • Smash Play youth - rangatahi's Training Games have been expertly designed to develop cricket skills through game play in a team setting. Check them out by clicking the 'Training Games' tab.
  • Find three exciting new game formats on the Modified Game Formats tab, expertly designed to develop skills and maximise player engagement. 
  • Head to our Get Inspired section to find a range of content from young domestic cricketers from Aotearoa. From Level Up Challenges, to Net Sessions, to reaction videos - this page has it all. 
  • Coaches, head to the Resource Hub for a range of valuable support resources to help you best implement Smash Play in your cricketing environment. 

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