Elite Academy
What is the Elite Academy? Share
The Elite Academy is a special training facility where you can train your players to be specialists in batting or bowling or both in case of all-rounders. The Elite Academy helps you train a player for a specific role in your team. Training at the Elite Academy will give your player a specific boost in the game depending on the trait you choose to unlock.
What are “traits”? Share
The boost enhancement a player gets by training at the Elite Academy is called as a “Trait”. In short, traits are the specific roles and abilities the player will be trained for.
How do I send my player to the Elite Academy? Share
Firstly, make sure you have downloaded and installed the new Hitwicket 2017 app because Elite Academy is only available on the new app.
If you're already using the new app, follow these steps to send your player to the Elite Academy.
1) Access the "Players" page from "My Team" tab in the "Bottom Menu"
2) You will see all players from your squad on this page
3) Choose the player you want to send to Elite Academy
4) You will now be looking at the player profile of the selected player where you will see the "Elite Academy" tab in the top menu.
5) Clicking on the "Elite Academy" tab will take you into the Elite Academy page where you can choose to train your player in Bowling OR Batting traits (You can train him for both only if he is an all-rounder)
What are the components of the Elite Academy? Share
The Elite Academy consists of 2 basic components viz. Batting and Bowling. Each of these components has been divided into 3 Tiers. The tiers have specific traits within them to choose from and the traits have individual levels which the managers can unlock. Tier I will be the first available tier for managers to choose a basic trait. From the next trait unlock, the manager can choose to level up the same trait in Tier I or move over to Tier II and then subsequently Tier III for an more specific trait unlock.
What are the different Batting traits? Share
The Batting component of the Elite Academy has been divided into 3 Tiers viz. Tier I, Tier II & Tier III (coming soon).
Tier I offers a basic set of traits for the manager to choose from: Top Order, Middle Order & Lower Order. Each of these traits have 3 levels which the managers can opt for with subsequent unlocks.
Tier II offers a more specific set of traits viz. Dasher, Finisher, Chase Master, Fast Track Bully and Maestro. Each of these traits have 3 levels which the managers can opt for with subsequent unlocks.
Tier III will be coming soon with more exciting traits!
What are the different Bowling traits? Share
The Bowling component of the Elite Academy has been divided into 3 Tiers viz. Tier I, Tier II & Tier III (coming soon)
Tier I offers a basic set of traits for the manager to choose from: Opening Overs, Middle Overs & Death Overs. Each of these traits have 3 levels which the managers can opt for with subsequent unlocks.
Tier II offers a more specific set of traits viz. Confident, Rhythm, Left-Breaker, Blitz & Gladiator. Each of these traits also have 3 levels which the manager can opt for with subsequent unlocks.
Tier III will be coming soon with more exciting traits!
When is a player eligible to train at the Elite Academy? Share
The experience level for a player must at least be “Accomplished” for him to be eligible for Elite Academy Training. Apart from the experience, his batting vs seam OR batting vs Spin OR Bowling main OR Bowling Variation must be “Brilliant” for him to train at the Elite Academy.
How many players can I send to the Elite Academy at a time? Share
You can send only ONE player at a time to the Elite Academy.
What will be the duration of the training at the Elite Academy? Share
The duration of the training at the Elite Academy depends on the trait opted by the manager. Advanced trait will take more time as compared to the basic one. For e.g. Tier I level 1 training will take less time as compared to Tier II level 1.
Will my player be available for selection while he trains at the Elite Academy? Share
No. Your player will not be available for any match your team plays during his training at Elite Academy.
How many traits can I select per tier for the same player? Share
You can select only one trait per tier for the same player. For e.g. if you opt for Top Order trait in Tier I, then you cannot opt for Middle Order trait for the same player in the next unlock.
Can I train a player for bowling and batting traits at the same time? Share
Yes. All-rounders can be trained for one batting and one bowling trait at the same time.
Will the player be available for regular training while he is at the Elite Academy? Share
No your player will not be with the team while he trains at the Elite Academy and hence, he will not be a part of the regular team training.
Can I train a player while participating in U20 cup? Share
Yes. You can send your player to Elite academy if your registered U20 squad has more than 11 players.
What are the maximum number of traits I can unlock for one player? Share
You can unlock a maximum of 5 traits for a particular player.
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