Most clubs play league and cup cricket these days. From the County Championship down to Under 13's, there is always trophy to play for. But building a winning side is a combination of complex factors, something that comes naturally to some sides while others struggle to gel together over a summer.

While you can never be sure that you have all the league winning elements, you can increase your chances by learning the tricks that have taken great sides to the top. Here are those tactics in one easy-to-reference place for the first time. Feel free to copy them and take your team to the number one spot.

Part 1: Tactics

• How to control the result of club games
• How to use Twenty20 tactics in club cricket
• Limited overs tactics
• How to deal with controversial tactics
• How to successfully hide bad fielders
• How to read the pitch as well as Ian Botham
• How to gain the psychological edge
• Sledging for beginners

Part 2: Teamwork and Attitude

• Now you can have teamwork like the County Champions
• How to avoid going quiet in the field
• How to adopt an Australian attitude
• The importance of a good coach
• Remember the underrated players to bring success
• How to win ugly

Part 3: Captaincy

• 9 Duties of club cricket captains
• 10 Ways to avoid boring draws
• Developing potential captains
• Mike Brearley on captaincy
• What makes a great cricket captain?

Part 4: Bowling

• How to bowl out any team
• Getting the most from spin bowling
• Fast bowling tactics

Part 5: Batting

• How to improve your teams run rate
• Mark Ramprakash's tactics for batting success
• Going over the top

Part 6: Practice and Preparation

• 5 ways to be better prepared for club cricket
• Preseason preparation
• Why practice matches are better than nets
• How to practice with a bowling machine
• The role of the coach in club cricket preparation

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