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Why you drop more catches than you should (and what to do about it)

Does this sound familiar?

You have been practicing your catching like always before play. You stroll onto the field focused and confident that today you will catch everything that comes your way.

Umpires corner: the changed boundary and 10 men fielding

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

How much practice is right for you?

At every level of cricket there are the practisers and the non-practisers. Both jealously guard their methods as right for them, but which way will get you more runs and wickets?

Case study update: Goals for the season

Having clear goals is like having a map to success. That's why I have been working with our case study subjects on getting some clear goals for the English/Welsh summer in 2009.

Cricket Show 21: Keep your elbow up

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Classic coaching advice is covered this week as we answer your questions on batting technique, fitness and bowling tactics. This week we cover:

How to analyse your bowling action with some chalk

 

Every fast bowler knows that a 'mixed' action is a recipie for lower back injuries. If you don't have a video camera, how can you tell if your action is mixed?

In this video, filmed at Activate Cricket Centre in Sydney, we look at how a simple piece of chalk can be just as effective if you know how to use it. Learn how you can find out if your shoulders and hips are properly aligned in your action and reduce your chance of injury.

The art of working the umpire

Do you remember the Marcus Trescothick sweet controversy?

The former England player revealed he helped the ball swing by eating sweets. The sugar on his saliva as he shined the ball seemed to make a difference. Sales of Murray Mints around English cricket grounds shot up overnight.

Forget jogging: Fast forward your cricket fitness with Tabata

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There are two types of people in this world: Those who hate jogging and the crazy ones.

Let's face it, for most cricketers jogging is less fun as getting out for a golden duck, dropping a catch and getting your bowling smashed around the park all rolled into one. But most of us would also admit that being a little fitter would help too.

Cricket Show 20: How to stop getting out LBW

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After a short delay due to technical issues, the world's only cricket coaching and tips online show is finally out for you to enjoy.

If you have a question or comment related to cricket technique, fitness, nutrition, tactics or psychology you can email the show here.

This week we cover:

Umpires Corner: Coming out of retirement and unsafe conditions

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