Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know about how Power + Pace develops elite fast bowlers: safely, scientifically and sustainably.

01What makes Power + Pace different from a regular cricket academy?

Unlike traditional academies that coach bowling in isolation, we integrate every facet of a young athlete's growth. Our program is built on an Integrated Development Model, four key pillars: Physical, Biomechanical, Technical, and Cognitive development. Everything we do is specifically designed around your child's physical profile, maturity stage, and unique biomechanics. We are not a standard "run-in-and-bowl" volume centre.

02Why do you track my child's height and growth so closely?

Growth timing heavily impacts both speed development and injury risk. We use established sports science methods, measuring height, sitting height, and leg length, to estimate your child's projected adult height and predict when they will hit their Peak Height Velocity (PHV). Athletes at PHV are at elevated risk for bone stress fractures, so tracking this allows us to proactively protect them by tailoring their training loads appropriately.

03Why isn't my child bowling more balls in the nets?

Bowling too many balls at the wrong time in an athlete's development is one of the leading causes of bone stress fractures. We carefully manage your child's bowling volume relative to their specific growth stage to protect their spine. We will safely increase their bowling volume only as their body shows it is physically ready for it.

04Why is my child doing so much gym work instead of just bowling?

Fast bowling is one of the most physically demanding actions in sport. Our physical assessments follow Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) principles, building the right foundational strength for your child's age, size, and skill level. Everything we do in the gym has a direct link to the pitch, building the specific strength patterns that will allow your child to bowl faster and stay injury-free.

05How do you assess and improve bowling speed?

We assess speed by looking at two key metrics: approach running speed and ball release speed. The run-up acts as a loading phase, if an athlete is running fast but not bowling fast, energy is "leaking" somewhere in their technique or due to a strength deficiency at the crease. We measure this gap to find exactly where the leak is and correct it.

06What is an "ActionType" and why does it matter?

ActionType is the biomechanical category that best describes how your child's body naturally generates pace. Power + Pace is the only facility in the world that assesses ActionType in cricket. This means that instead of giving generic advice, every technical cue we provide is entirely specific to the way your child's body is naturally built to move, not a cookie-cutter template.

07How long will it take to see real speed improvements?

Speed development follows a specific, long-term pathway. We map out a 2–3 year development roadmap appropriate to each athlete's age and maturity stage. Right now, we build the physical and technical foundations so that when the body is fully ready, speed gains happen quickly, safely, and sustainably, rather than forcing premature gains that increase injury risk.

08How will we be kept informed of progress?

We constantly record and review assessment results, tracking athletes against age- and maturation-adjusted benchmarks rather than generic standards. Following assessments, parents receive structured, plain-language written reports. We walk you through the key findings, highlight specific priorities for the next training phase, and clearly explain what will change in their program going forward.

09Which program is right for my child?

We offer four program tiers: Junior Development (U12) for foundational strength and speed; Development (U13–U17+) for biologically-timed physical development; Performance (U13–U17+) for athletes ready for individualised technical and tactical coaching using #actionTypes profiling; and High Performance (by invitation, 8 places/year) for Premier Cricket and state/national pathway athletes. All programs begin with a mandatory initial assessment so we can place your child in the right tier.

10Where are you located and when do programs run?

We are located at PlayPoint Blacktown, 2A Bessemer St, Blacktown NSW 2148, home to Australia's first full-length indoor cricket pitch, a purpose-built fast bowling gym, and a fully equipped physiotherapy room. Our 2026 off-season programs run March through September, Monday to Friday 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm. Early bird pricing is available before 25 March 2026. Contact us at info@powerandpace.com.au or call +61 494 884 761.

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By enrolling in Power + Pace, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined below. Please read carefully before registering.

Billing

Weekly payments by direct debit across the 6-month term. The membership weekly payment continues after 6 months unless you advise otherwise.

Membership holds

Away during the term? Put your membership on hold for 8-week per 6 months, a flat $20/week is charged for each week on hold. Arranged with us in advance.

Christmas break

No classes over the Christmas break, 25 Dec to 3 Jan.

No refunds

Missed classes aren't refunded: no per-class or weekly refunds. Book a make-up yourself through ClassCard, or work with your coach to assign one. Make-up classes don't carry over to a new membership or program.

Medical exit

If a genuine medical issue stops you training, you can cancel the membership.

Notice to cancel

Outside medical reasons, cancel any time with 4 weeks' written notice. Direct debits continue through those 4 weeks, your final payment falls in that period, and you can train until it ends.

Note on Pace Development (base-only)

Members on a base membership without an academy program are advised to add a Pace Development package (6 × 1-week or 12 × 1-week) from Packages at checkout, after the base membership transaction is completed.

Non-payment

Non-payment within two weeks of the due date will result in direct cancellation of your program and membership.

Force majeure

In the event of a force majeure event (e.g., natural disaster, pandemic, government restrictions), Power + Pace reserves the right to modify or cancel the program. In such cases, refunds or credits may be offered at the discretion of the academy.

Changes to the academy / programs

Power + Pace reserves the right to make changes to the program, including dates, times, and coaches, as necessary. Reasonable notice will be provided for any significant changes.

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