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PV/VIDEO Weekly Highlights: Hook And Duck

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Welcome to the PV/VIDEO Digest, your highlights summary of the weeks best videos from PitchVision Interactive

You can share these videos by email or onto facebook, and post your comments right here: From serious analysis to Friday fun. Here are the top videos uploaded from PitchVision systems around the world this week.

What Grass-Roots Cricket Coaches Can do to Save Test Cricket

How, as coaches, do we keep promoting the virtues of the ultimate format, Test cricket?

ODI and T20 cricket are both brilliant formats that have helped to develop broader interest levels in cricket across the globe whilst opening our eyes to advancements in fielding techniques, batting options and athleticism.

Test match cricket is a very different game to watch now because of the shorter formats and that's a good thing.

However, the challenge for me is to keep India interested in playing longer format cricket. The dominant Indian performances in the ODI series against England are a stark contrast to the pitiful 3 day capitulations that we saw at the back end of the Test matches.

This has nothing to do with ability, as the Indians have excellent players within their Test Team. To me it comes down to the attitude that the BCCI and has towards Tests. This rubs off on the player development system and, most importantly, upon the players.

We all know that if India lose interest in Test Match cricket, then the format will start a rapid slide into extinction.

So what's the solution?

Quick Tip: Read This if You Need A Kick in the Behind

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Jim Wendler, professional badass, has some advice for you:

"I don't care when or how you get this done, and I don't care whether it happens on your off days or not. Do it when you have time. Make time for it. Just get it done. Nobody ever got strong or got in shape by thinking about it. They did it."

Old Fashioned Batting Tips for Modern Run Makers

Are you confused by the explosion of batting methods in recent times? You should be.

Batsmen are expected to contribute more runs in less time from 1-11 these days. You can thank Twenty20. As a result there are more outrageous shots played with more confidence than ever before. I saw a club game not long ago where the number 9 played a scoop shot several times! Yes, these days it's all about finding your own method.

But don't panic.

Cricket Show 276: Competition Winner

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

The winning question was:

"I am a right handed opening batsman. I find it tough in picking the line and length of a ball early when facing short length balls. Also can you please give me some tips on playing the leg glance and the flick shot?"

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.

How to Find Out What Works for You

You want to become a better cricket player, and there is no shortage of advice. The problem is, how do you work out what tips, tactics and techniques work best for you?

CRICKET JOBS: Head Coach - NT (Aus)

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Closing date: 25th September 2014

Job Title: Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) Cricket Coach

Designation: Head Coach Level 3

Work Unit: NTIS - Darwin

CRICKET JOBS: GDO - NT Cricket (Aus)

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Closing date: 17th September 2014

NT GULF REGION – BORROLOOLA, ROBINSON RIVER, KIANA 

AIM:

To work closely with Borroloola, Robinson River and Kiana schools and local Sport & Recreation staff to 

deliver a sustainable community cricket program that engages all enrolled students at the three schools. 

CRICKET JOBS: Business Analyst - Cricket Australia

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Closing date: 18th September 2014

Title: Business Analyst - International Cricket Events

Function: Finance

Location: Melbourne

CRICKET JOBS: Project Panel Umpire - Cricket Australia

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Closing date: 25th September 2014

Title: Project Panel Umpire

Function: Cricket Operations

Location: Melbourne