Cricket gives children the chance to develop a sense of patience and self-discipline, improve fitness levels and learn how to perform as membersof a team.
Parents interested in introducing the sport to their children can enrol them in an introductory training programme run by the Hong Kong Cricket Association (HKCA) or register their child with one of the clubs affiliated to the organisation.
'Courses are offered in various places around the city and cover the skills involved in catching, running, batting and bowling. To perform well in these skill areas, players need to develop powers of concentration and eye-hand co-ordination,' says Charly Lam, senior sports executive at the HKCA.
Courses involve weekly sessions of 90 minutes and cost HK$200.
The best way to learn the skills is to join one of the local clubs, Lam says.
