Does the "Bowl Dots" Cricket Tactic Really Work?
Our captain, the canny character, has a saying. "Just bowl dots". Does this tactic really work?
Train or Play: The Club Cricketer's Good Choice to Have
"Do you want a game on Wednesday?" The midweek Twenty20 captain asks you after your Saturday match.
You can play, but it's a busy week and Wednesday is your only free time for training too. So you have a choice.
What do you do?
Why Do Cricket Coaches Tell You Not to Hit the Ball Too Hard?
“You tried to hit that one too hard” The coach says from behind the bowling machine. “You lost your shape”.
But wait, isn’t cricket about hitting the ball hard enough to get some runs?
Here's A Simple Way to Improve Your Bowling
Every bowler, whether they admit it or not, knows how many wickets they have taken.
How to Win Low Scoring Cricket Matches
You have been bowled out for a frankly humiliating score.
All the opposition need to do is knock off the runs, doff their caps and shake hands while holding back a snigger.
In the changeover of innings the team atmosphere says it all. Everyone is wondering how to get out of the mess.
How to Practice Cricket Without Nets
Maybe you don't have access to nets. Maybe your club nets are not very good. Maybe you are fed up of having the same old nets every time.
Research-Backed Proof of the Right Length to Take Wickets
What's the best length to bowl to take wickets?
If you have bowled, you have a good idea of a good length. Yet, how much better would things be if you could know exactly what that length is?
Hard Work Beats Cricket Talent
Jordan Finney is a cricket coach and sport psychology degree student. In this article he talks about talent and hard work.
All coaches have the story: The kind of player that doesn’t set the world alight but is a great "fill in" and cracking team guy.
They are often overlooked in favour of the "natural".
Yet, if you have someone who is a genuine lover of the game, and willing to graft then that is the player to invest your time in, because the chances are you will begin to unearth a star.
Avoid This Unforced Cricket Tactical Error to Give Your Team a Better Chance of Success
Cricket - even limited overs - is a game that can be won and lost with tactics. Here's an example.
How to Bat During a Horrifying Innings Collapse
I know you don't like to think about it - nobody does - but there will be times where your innings has collapsed and you are at the crease. If you have the right approach, you can see this as your moment to shine.
Picture the scene in your mind: The let's say the score is 140-7 in 40 overs.
There are 10 to go and you are batting first. You know a winning score on this ground is close to 230. Numbers nine, 10 and 11 are all tail-enders who can hang about but are not going to score a match winning innings.
You have two options.
