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Cricket Show 46: Laws and umpiring

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David and Kevin scratch their heads over this week's theme of umpiring. Many times club players find themselves having to umpire games and a good understanding of the Laws is important but how many of us can say we really know what we are doing?

Ian Pont is also back with his regular fast bowling segment and we look at some unusual situations in the questions section. The questions include:

Laws of Cricket: Non striker out of his ground and encroachment

This edition of Laws of Cricket, in association with the International Institute of Cricket Umpiring and Scoring, covers some more tricky questions of the Laws.

Classic bowling dismissals: Seam

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This article is part of the 'Classic bowling dismissals' series. To go to the start, click here.

It's ironic that that best English-style seamer of modern times has been an Australian: Glen McGrath. As a model to copy, there are few better examples of a classic seamer than 'Pigeon'.

How a step up in intensity can win you the league

Cricket is a game of the mind as much as the body. Emotions have a direct effect on your game. If you know how to tap into the right intensity you could end up winning the league with your team like mine did this season.

It was the last game of the season. We were top of the table by the smallest margin. We needed a win to be sure of gaining the league title. The team in second were unbeaten and unlikely to cave in at this late stage.

Get more runs and wickets by acting like a tailor

Have you ever seen a tailor make a suit?

It's a systematic process of fittings, measurements and adjustments to get the perfect fit to your shape. It's a method that has worked to produce the finest suits in existence and it's one you can adapt to improve your cricket.

Just like a tailor, you can maximise your training and preparation so it becomes perfect for you. Also like making a suit, there is no simple way to reach perfection right way. It takes time, effort and attention to detail.

Classic bowling dismissals: Leg spin

This article is part of the 'Classic bowling dismissals' series. To go to the start, click here.

Even after the great Shane Warne's legacy, leg spin has a mixed reputation.

How to play under a bad captain

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I don't know his name, but a reader who recently emailed was frustrated that his captain was not doing the best job possible.

He felt he could do a far better job. He wanted to know how to go about taking over as captain and emailed me for advice.

Good technical coaching is the key to batting success

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Gary Palmer, the PitchVision Academy batting coach, examines how getting good technical coaching can improve your game.

Cricket Show 44: Captaincy

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Although the focus this week is on cricket captaincy, we have some great guests for you this week too. Ian Pont answers a question about Jimmy Anderson's bowling action and we chat on the phone with Senyo Nyakutse, the Founder of Cricket Montreal.

Are your hips holding you back from being a fast bowler?

This article is a guest post from Tom Matcham of Get Fit for Cricket.

I’m going to share with you one of the major points that is holding back your fast bowling.