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Do you want to grow your cricket? Then PitchVision is the home of online coaching and self-improvement in the game. Bring your "growth mindset" to better technique, better tactics, more skill and a winning team. All these things are possible if you play the game to improve rather than prove.

Read, watch, listen, work, improve. That's the PitchVision way.

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Cricket Coaching Bestseller List

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As you know, we occasionally publish the bestselling books, eBooks and courses on cricket coaching (or related subjects) sold through PitchVision Academy.

It’s a nice primer to see who is buying what over the previous months. As the site grows, sales are healthy and we can see what subjects are exciting you in your quest to become a better cricketer or coach.

So, here are the lists for 2011 (so far):

Bestselling online coaching

Free Stuff from PitchVision Academy

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Recently I’ve been busy giving away loads of stuff on PitchVision Academy. It’s a refreshing change to get a more detailed look at a topic than you can get in a single article.

It’s also easy for all this cool stuff to get lost in the daily updates on the site, so I’ve created a home for it all in one place here.

Here is the complete list of the best stuff on PitchVision Academy:

Is Deadlifting Good For Cricket?

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Today’s article is a guest post from personal trainer Brian Wardle.

Look at all the top level athletes in the world in any sport.

They all have something in common: a well developed backside.

By this I'm referring to the glutes, hamstrings and lower back. These muscles (and the hip extension movement they control) are important because the stronger they are the better they allow you to:

2 Reasons You Are Not Timing the Ball Well

This is a guest article from club player AB about 2 common mistakes all batsmen make when trying to time the ball well and score runs.
 
I’m sure you have said it:

"I just couldn't get my timing right on that slow pitch"

Or you heard a coach say, "you don't need to hit it hard, just time it nicely".

But what does that actually mean?

Cricket Show 125: Powerlifting, Spin Bowling Success and Burners on Tour

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With Burners and the Boss away, the show is packed with interviews instead.

Menno Gazendam talks about how it feels to be a successful spinner and resisting the temptation to become a seam bowler.

PitchVision Academy contributor Brian Wardle talks us through his experiences with powerlifting and playing cricket. You can see more about the training system he uses here and here

The Art of the Target: How to Smash a Bowler Out of the Attack

My cricket club has a big game this Saturday.

We are up against the top of the league; a side with an impressive bowling attack. We are still in the hunt for promotion so a result is crucial.

I hope no one form the opposition reads this because I’m going to give the game away as to how we are going to win...

Our main batting strategy is to target their weaker bowling so we can either put up or chase down a score.

Here’s a Simple Formula for Batting Success

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This is a guest article from club cricketer AB, simplifying the decision making process when you bat.

The batsman sits glumly on the grass, still in his pads even though he is out.

His captain tries to offer some condolences; "it was the right shot to play, you just didn't execute it correctly" or maybe he says "you picked the wrong ball to play that shot".

What Your Leave Says About Your Batting

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We often consider the leave to be the absence of a shot. The bowler bowls; the batsman leaves; nothing happens.

In fact, it’s far more important than nothing because it tells you a great deal about your approach to batting.

When the ball is left, the bowler feels she is not doing her job; to make the batsman play. So she straightens her line and the ball can be worked easily into the leg side.

Cricket Show 124: Spin Bowling Tips

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With the Indians in the middle of a rocking series against the English there is plenty for Burners and David to discuss on the show but we take a good look at spin bowling too.

First, we look at the spin issues Australia have, and how your club can learn from their mistakes.

Then we talk to Spin Bowling Tips author and spin coach Menno Gazendam in the first part of our interview in developing spin skills.

Menno also has an 8 week course in spin bowling available here. It’s free.

Finally we answer your questions on walking in and bowling runs ups.

Does Playing Cricket Need Supplements?

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It’s no secret that in the effort to squeeze every drop of talent from themselves – and gain a lucrative IPL contract – professional cricketers are turning to protein shakes and creatine.

It makes sense to look after your body when it’s your livelihood.

But does the average club player need such attention to detail?

Absolutely.

Supplements are simple, cheap and effective for most everyone.