The boy was about 17 years old. He loved playing cricket but knew he wasn't a natural with the bat.

But he had some grit. He wanted to improve.

Even better, there were plenty of people around willing to help with technical advice. So he walked down the net declaring,

"If you see me do anything wrong, let me know."

He did a lot wrong.

Like I said, he was keener than he was a natural ball striker. As instructed, the bowlers all gave their advice to him.

This is part of the How to Run a Cricket Club series on PitchVision Academy

The games you play are the raison d'être of running a club. It's where, as an administrator, you get the most satisfied feeling watching your 11 men or women battle it out on the field.

But before they get out there - and even during the match - there is plenty to be done in the background.

Here is the PitchVision Academy rundown.

This week's winner of the Cricket Show podcast question competition is Stephen. He wins a free coaching course from PitchVision Academy.

The winning question was:

"I have just spoken to our senior opening bowling about becoming the leader of the bowling group both on and off the pitch. I think this should involve leading the group in warm ups before the game, discussing ends to take especially at away games and how to bowl on the surface that is there on the day. Maybe even organising gym sessions together. We don't have coaches available on match days as they are usually playing for the 2nd or 3rd XIs. Do you have any advice as to what to expect from this approach"

Listen to the panels answer to his question here.

To enter your own question for the chance to win your choice of online coaching course send your questions in here.

Menno Gazendam is author of Spin Bowling Project. Get your free 8 week spin bowling course here

Bowling spin is a passion, and it is fraught with danger at every turn. You can't use pace or intimidation so you need guile and guts.

It's easy to make mistakes on your journey. I know, I have made them, and I have seen others make them too.

If you want to be a superstar spinner, avoid these sins and take a shortcut to success:

Special Guest Michael Bevan is on the show to talk about practice methods, types of practice and how long to practice for.

Meanwhile the team discuss your questions on the good and bad of having a bowling group leader under the captain and how to get into form when the more you practice the worse you play.

We have has a lot of questions coming in for Michael Bevan this week, so I picked a good one for the finisher to answer,

"Hey, Michael, I'm a big fan of yours the last 20 years! Would you say the Indian skipper Dhoni is the modern version of you?"

Here is Michael's reply, [E]

There are hundreds of keeping drills for standing up to the stumps. However, outside of the professional game, I see little evidence of keepers being asked to develop their capacity when standing back.

So lets address this now!

I'm delighted to announce that Michael Bevan's online coaching courses Finisher are now open, exclusively on PitchVision Academy.

As you know, a few weeks ago we announced the "Finisher" was revealing his methods in his first ever online coaching courses. And since then it’s been a feast of Bevan action on the site as a preview to the main event.

Now the wait is over, Finisher courses are available to purchase on PitchVision Academy.

Click here to enrol on the online coaching course.

Get them while they are hot.

Menno Gazendam is author of Spin Bowling Project. Get your free 8 week spin bowling course here

As a spinner you have have the great advantage of taking wickets with stumpings. Shane Warne took 152 wickets with stumpings alone!

To make it work you need to have a good bond with your keeper.

This week's winner of the Cricket Show podcast question competition is Darrell. He wins a free coaching course from PitchVision Academy.

The winning question was:

"What are the best pre game warm ups that to motivate the players?"

Listen to the panels answer to his question here.

To enter your own question for the chance to win your choice of online coaching course send your questions in here [E].