What are the in-season training limits, and how many bowling days a week?
Guideline- Australia
- Cricket Australia
- Pace bowling workload
- Under 11-Under 19
- Player safety
- 2026/27
- Coaches
Training and matches both count as bowling days.
| Age | Training limits |
|---|---|
| Under 17 | At least 1 day off after a bowling day; maximum 3 bowling days a week (matches and training combined); maximum 5 overs per spell |
| 17 to 19 | No more than 2 bowling days in a row; maximum 4 bowling days a week (matches and training combined); maximum 6 overs per spell |
- Allow at least 20 minutes between spells at training.
- If matches already fill a bowler's weekly bowling days, remove training bowling sessions.
Added 22 Oct 2026