I am sure this simple but comprehensive coaching book, based on the NCA Proficiency Awards Scheme, will prove invaluable for anyone connected with the coaching of young cricketers. It will serve as a text book for those with a limited knowledge of coaching and a reference book for more experienced coaches, while the NCA message of involvement for all is clearly projected. Without doubt many cricketers of the future will have cause, like NCA, to thank the Wrigley Cricket Foundation for sponsoring this attractive publication. F.R.Brown, MBE National Cricket Association.