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FIRST CLASS BATTING DEVELOPMENT IN PERSON & ONLINE
Master the art of batting
Elite Coaching Experience
Powerzone Cricket is led by Zoheb "Zobie" Sharif — former Essex CCC and MCC professional, first-class average of 40.57, ECB Level 3 Advanced Coach. He's developed players into first-class and international cricket, and now works with batters at every level: in the nets , and online.
THE POWERZONE METHOD
Everything begins with a deep understanding of your game. We evaluate your current position, identify what's holding you back, build upon your strengths, and outline a clear development pathway.
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ASSESS
We begin with a full technical and tactical profile of your batting. Video analysis, ball-tracking, and coach observation to understand your game.
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PRESCRIBE
No generic drills. We build a bespoke programme targeting the specific technical, physical, and mental areas that will make the biggest difference to your run-scoring.
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TRAIN
Send your practice back. We check it, adjust and move you on until its locked in
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COACHING THAT WORKS
WHEREVER YOU BAT
Personalised online batting coaching built around your game. This is not a generic programme.
WHAT IS REALLY
COSTING YOU RUNS?
The answer isn't always obvious.
Send us your footage - we will identify what is holding your game back and build a plan
YOUR GAME. YOUR DIAGNOSIS. YOUR PLAN.
TWO PROGRAMMES. TWO DIFFERENT GOALS.
Both are goal-based, not calendar-based — you move at the pace your development needs, not a fixed number of weeks.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
BUILD YOUR TECHNIQUE
For players who need to develop their technical foundations and understand exactly what they need to work on. Building the foundations to unlock their full batting potential
£99a month
Personalised Batting Assessment
Submit four performance videos covering batting against pace and spin, from front-on and side-on angles, for a detailed assessment of your technique
Your Individual Player Profile
Receive a comprehensive breakdown of your batting strengths, areas for development and a tailored plan designed to take your performance to the next level.
Bespoke Drills & Training Plans
Work through specific drills selected for your individual needs, with video demonstrations to help you understand and execute each exercise correctly.
Ongoing Video Feedback & Support
Submit practice videos for expert feedback, guidance and corrections, with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss your progress throughout the programme.
Progressive Development Pathway
Work through each area of your game systematically, with new drills introduced as you master previous ones. Your programme adapts to your development and performance goals.
Performance Review and Next Steps
Complete a final video assessment to compare your progress against your starting point, celebrate improvements and identify the next steps in your batting journey.
No fixed end date. No generic training plans. Just personalised batting development built around your game.
PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME
BUILD the complete batter
For county/state-level, strong club players and those chasing a pathway. Being technically proficient is important but scoring runs is an art
£199a month
Personalised Player Profiling
A dedicated Zoom consultation to understand your goals, playing identity, strengths, weaknesses and role within your team.
In-Depth Video Analysis
A detailed assessment of your batting against pace and spin, identifying key technical strengths and areas to develop.
Bespoke Development Plan
An individualised player profile with a clear development timeline via our batting intelligence pathway, tailored drills built around your specific needs.
Weekly Coaching & Mentorship
Regular Zoom sessions focused on the technical and tactical areas of your game that will have the biggest impact on your performance.
Match Preparation & Tactical Awareness
Learn how to prepare effectively for matches, develop scoring strategies and make better decisions under pressure.
In-Season Performance Review
Submit your match scores, dismissals and reflection to receive person
Technical ability gets you in the game. Tacticalawareness, adaptability and the ability to score to take you to the next level.
BATTING INTELLIGENCE PATHWAY
Module 1
Playing pace
New ball strategy, swing and seam decisions, short-ball responses, strike rotation.
Module 2
Playing spin
Footwork, sweep options, reading spin, scoring vs. containment.
Module 3
Batting roles
Opener, middle order or finisher — role clarity within your team.
Module 5
Run-scoring systems
Where runs actually come from — boundary vs. rotation planning
MODULE 4
INNINGS CONSTRUCTION
0–20, 20–50, and converting starts into big scores.
Module 6
Game awareness
Field reading, match-situation decisions, controlling momentum.
MODULE 7
Mental performance
Confidence after failure, pressure at the crease, clarity under stress
Zobie Sharif is a former first-class cricketer and a highly respected batting coach with a proven track record of developing elite players. A left-handed batsman, Zobie has averaged over 40 in first-class cricket. He scored two centuries during his professional career, and has played for Essex CCC, Cambridge UCCE, Loughborough UCCE, and MCC.
Zobie has successfully guided young players into first-class and international cricket. His coaching combines:
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high-performance methodology,
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technical expertise,
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evidence-based coaching approaches and
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a deep passion for player development.
A few of Zobie's career highlights includes:
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first-class batting average of 40.57
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two first-class centuries and four 50's
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former Essex CCC, Cambridge UCCE, Loughborough UCCE and MCC player
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developed players who have progressed to first-class and international cricket
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specialist batting coach focused on technical excellence and performance development
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Level 3 ECB Advanced Coach
GROUP CAMPS
ILFORD CRICKET SCHOOL (IG4 5DR)
10AM-1PM
Summer camps for 6-12 year olds, covering all aspects of the game for beginners to serious players.
OCT 26,27,28- £100
WHAT WE DO
OUR SERVICES
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One to One Coaching
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Online Coaching
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CAMPS
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WINTER ACADEMY
Fully personalised, in person sessions built around your game. We analyse your technique and use targeted drills to fix the areas you want to develop
Train from anywhere. Send us your footage and receive a detailed breakdown, a session plan and drills you can put into practise straight away
Intensive small group camps covering every aspect of the game
Elite winter training for county and club players, Stay sharp in the off season with structured high intensity sessions focused on refining your technique and raising your game ahead of the new season
