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Cricket Show S4 Episode 7: 200 Up!

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It's the 200th episode, so we theme the show around reaching the milestone from Jason Gillespie to the chances of scoring daddy hundreds in club cricket. Tears and laughter guaranteed with every listen!

And we take a stroll down memory lane with one of the earliest show contributors making a return.

Finally, we answer your questions on plyometrics for fast bowlers and form in nets, giving away another prize for the best question.

Ask Michael Bevan and Win a Prize

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Here's your chance to get your batting questions answered by the latest PitchVision Academy coach: Michael Bevan, and win a prize at the same time.

Click here to send in your question

Over the course of the next few weeks the "finisher" will personally answer questions from readers of PitchVision Academy.

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Bevan Becomes PitchVision Academy "Finisher"

World's Best ODI Batsman Launches New and Exclusive Online Batting Course

Ask most people about Michael Bevan and they will say one thing: The consumate finisher in one day cricket. THE batsman who can calmly see you home under great pressure.

Click here for full details.

That's why we are delighted to official announce Bevan's first ever guide to batting success right here on PitchVision Academy.

The course will be available on 20th March 2013, and to give you a taster we will be running free preview content right up until launch day.

And what a treat you have in store. We visited Bevan in Sydney and spent a day with him to get on film the method that allowed him - time and time again - to win matches from almost impossible situations with the bat. We captured the whole thing on high quality cameras.

Like when he took Australia from 38/6 to victory against a West Indies side feating Ambrose and Walsh:

Some would say Bevan is a genius who has unmatchable talent. But the fact is, you can emulate his success by teaching yourself his philosophies of practice, mental approach and tactical ideas.

Finisheris an insight into the mind of Michael Bevan's batting. The videos in the course are designed to give practical, common-sense advice to developing batsmen from a player who has had highs, lows and became the finest ODI batsmen in the world.

As part of the Finisher Masterclass streaming videos and interactive guide on PitchVision Academy, you will learn:

  • Picking line and length and choosing your shot
  • How to make the most of practice
  • Dealing with mistakes
  • Developing successful routines and personal game plans
  • Minimising risk while scoring at the required rate

The course presents Bevan’s solution online, in one place and offers the complete guide to becoming a modern finisher.

Unlike a traditional coaching manual or DVD, enrolees can interact with each other, take on the advice and video tips and apply them immediately by using the included personalised worksheets.

It's a Masterclass in the truest use of "master".

Remember the course is available from 20th March. Until then, make sure you are subscribed to the PitchVision Academy newsletter for free, exclusive tips direct from Michael Bevan's course.

Find more details at Michael Bevan's Exclusive Finisher page here on PitchVision Academy.

Quick Tip: Bowling Fast for Weaklings

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I might be a bit harsh on Faiaz calling him a weakling, but here is what he said about himself,

"Can you teach me how to bowl fast? I am a weak person with not much strength so bowling short pitched deliveries and even good lengths seems a gift for batsman because they get ample time to hit me. It will be my pleasure if you give me few ideas about bowling fast being a weak person."

What Pune Warriors Teach Us About Avoiding Failure

Pune Warriors had two awful IPL seasons, finishing second last in 2011 then topping it with the wooden spoon in 2012.

There has been much discussion in Pune around the reasons (and excuses), but whatever the details, there are a few principles you can pick up for your own team.

Here's how to make sure you don't emulate Pune Warriors double IPL failure.

Cricket Show 199: Competition Winner

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

The winning question was:

"I read the other day that Graham Thorpe of England uses elastic bands on cricket balls to make the ball bounce and jump to replicate spinning conditions in the sub continent. What other different techniques are elite coaches using?"

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.

Off Spin Hacks: A Cheat Sheet for When to Use A Slip

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

Chances are you don't need a slip.

Cricket Show S4 Episode 6: Taking Guard

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The team discuss nets for Under 11 players and coaching players through a debut.

We also open the mailbag again. This week questions are on taking guard and Graham Thorpe's elastic bands.

Listen to the show to find out more, download or stream it right from your browser by clicking play.

3 Things Everyone Can Learn from the Women's World Cup

This week I have watched 4 live games from the Women's World Cup at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. The standard of cricket has been excellent with some very tight tussles going down to last ball deciders.

What has this got to do with you as a coach?

How to Run a Cricket Club: Finances

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

Picture the scene, the first day of the cricket season and you are the new club Treasurer, entrusted with looking after the club's monies.

It's pure chaos. You are handling cash from players who are paying match fees (and chasing the guy who always slips away) while dealing with demands for payment for food and from umpires.

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