Your Player Fit & Readiness Session

Joining a cricket academy is a commitment — in time, money, and effort. PKPF's free trial removes the uncertainty. Every child or adult player who wants to join starts with a structured, no-obligation session so they can experience the coaching before making any decision. 500+ students have passed through this trial process over 25 years; it is how we ensure every student who enrolls is genuinely suited to the program and knows what to expect.

What happens in the free session

The trial is a genuine coached group-slot session, not a sales demonstration or exclusive 1-on-1 lesson. Coach Prasad Kanade runs it himself and gives each trial player an individual assessment during the 45 minutes:

• Welcome and quick background: Coach Prasad will spend 3-5 minutes understanding the student's current level — have they played before, what they enjoy (batting, bowling, fielding or all-round), any specific goals the parent or student has mentioned
• On-ground session: the student enters the nets for batting and/or bowling under observation. Coach Prasad watches stance, grip, technique, and natural movement patterns — not to grade them but to understand where they are starting from
• Guided drills: a few targeted drills relevant to the student's level are included — beginners work on basic grip and swing; experienced players work on their current technique focus
• End-of-session assessment: after the session, Coach Prasad speaks with the student (and parent, for junior students) about what he observed, which batch would suit the student's level and age, and what the focus for the first month would look like

After the session, you can compare Group Flex at ₹1,000 per session, the ₹10,000 Group Monthly Pass for up to 20 sessions, or the ₹40,000 personal package for 20 exclusive sessions. You decide after seeing the coaching.

What to Bring

• Sports shoes (closed-toe, flat-sole — cricket or running shoes work fine)
• Comfortable sports wear
• Water bottle — drinking water is also available on the ground
• Cricket kit (bat, pads, gloves, helmet) if you have one — not required for the trial; beginners get guidance on what to buy afterwards

No cricket kit, no protective gear purchase required before the trial. If the student has their own kit and wants to bring it, that is fine — but not necessary.

Trial Slots for Each Age Group

Trial slots are confirmed based on which batch has an open window, typically within 2-3 days of your request. General guidance:

• Junior (6-12 years): Morning 7:00–9:00 AM or Evening 4:00–6:00 PM, Tue–Sat (+ Sunday 7–9 AM)
• Sub-Junior (13-17 years): Morning 7:00–9:00 AM or Evening 4:00–6:00 PM, Tue–Sat (+ Sunday 7–9 AM)
• Senior (18-25 years): Morning 7:00–9:00 AM or Evening 4:00–6:00 PM, Tue–Sat (+ Sunday 7–9 AM)
• Personal coaching enquiries: flexible — confirm directly with Coach Prasad based on his availability

How to Book Your Free Trial

Choose a slot through the online booking form, or use WhatsApp on 091454 95858 if you prefer a team-assisted booking. Send a message with:

• Your child's age (or your own age)
• What they play or want to try (batting / bowling / all-round / not sure)
• Preferred timing (morning or evening)

Coach Prasad or the academy team responds within a few hours during training days. You can also call the same number, or visit us directly at the ground during training hours if you'd like to see the facility first.

After the Trial

After your trial session, you'll have a clear picture of the coaching quality, the ground, and how PKPF compares to other options in Pune. If your child wants to continue, Coach Prasad will recommend the right program and batch timing. If not, there's no obligation — and no follow-up pressure. We've been running on this policy for 25 years and it hasn't needed to change.

Ready to book? WhatsApp 091454 95858 right now — the message format above takes under a minute to send.