One big frustration of coaching is the players who don't listen.

It's October so the winter is closing in around the UK. This causes a couple of challenges for the coaches and players at Millfield School.

“I just try to stand still”

With every ball of every cricket match on video these days, how do you avoid overload?

What are the commentators on TV really talking about when they discuss a batsman "transferring his weight into the ball"?

Everyone's a cricket coach.

Or so it seems these days. Advice comes from every angle; coaches, family members, the internet and even passers-by calling out. That would be great if it all matched up, but most of the time it is in direct conflict with another piece of advice.

Then there are the myths and clichés on top. The advice that sounds good, and makes the advisor sound wise and clever. In fact, it's based in no more evidence than it was overheard on TV. So it must be true for everyone, right?

It's enough to make you go back to bed instead of picking up the bat and dealing with the swirl of advice in your head.

So, here is some clarity for you: Three simple bits of advice we have all heard (or perhaps even given) that don't make as much sense as they seem. Once you know that these things are not always true, you can get on with getting back to the simplicity of hitting the ball with a clear mind and a confident outlook.

We all love to make technical improvements, but you're not finding your flaws unless you see them in matches.

One of the worst things I can hear at cricket training is the dreaded phrase "I just want to hit balls".

Why is this so bad?

If you want to bat with power and timing, make sure you play your shots with both feet on the ground.

The basics of batting against spin are different to the basics of batting.