Quick cricket tip: Make fitness training fun

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Top coach Duncan Fletcher is a big advocate of making fitness training both cricket specific and fun.

How does he do it?

Combine fielding drills with fitness training.

For example: 'Ten Catches' where the coach hits high and difficult catches until ten are caught. It's designed to leave you gasping but you will be fitter after a few sessions and it's much more engaging that going on a jog.

So next time you don't feel like doing your fitness training, grab some cricket balls, cones, stumps and a couple of mates and head to the ground (or sports hall) instead.

Posted by David.Hinchliffe | Thu, 06/07/2006 - 18:50

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by The complete guide to cricket fitness : Play Better Cricket (not verified) | Wed, 03/10/2007 - 07:52

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You should have full access automatically. What is it you can't get Mike? (Oh and welcome, I hope you enjoy your stay)

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Grand Opening? this is either going to be really good or really bad

by Mike Chapman (not verified) | Sun, 04/01/2009 - 21:32

It's ok, i was just navigating around the site in a weird way, i seem to be able to access everything.
What's the academy that's opening?
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by Salman Yousuf (not verified) | Fri, 19/02/2010 - 12:43

Very Nice Idea

by varun (not verified) | Wed, 28/07/2010 - 14:30

can you suggest me a personal fielding session