How to use middle practice to improve your cricket
Middle practice is a far better way to improve your tactics and game plans than nets will ever be.
That's because nets lack context. There is no pressure of the game or fielders.
But to learn how to play under pressure you have to practice under pressure. And middle practice does exactly that.
Cricket Show update: The lost episode
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There will be no official cricket show this week, but we do have a little something for you.
Although we recorded as normal, there was a problem with the recording and the show was lost to the world.
Only Kevin and I know how brilliant it was (and it was brilliant).
But how could I leave you with nothing to listen to?
I'm not that cruel and I would feel far too guilty.
Use your head and become a better cricketer (part 1)
This article is part one of a series from Laurie Ward of The Complete Cricketer Academy.
This series of articles isn't about what you think.
Reading a title like this you will think of mental toughness, tactical awareness and the psychological side of the game.
But today we are going to talk about your head has a key role in the techniques of cricket.
The break-glass-in-emergency guide to last-minute wicketkeeping
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Your regular keeper is out injured/hung over/unavailable. Despite the captain desperately searching for a replacement, none can be found.
Straws are drawn and someone gets the short one.
A pair of gloves are located and shoved on the mitts of the unsuspecting batsman (it's always a batsman).
Coaching the IPL: Opening weekend
This is the first in a regular series of articles looking at the techniques and tactics used in IPL 3.
The 2010 IPL got off to a rip-roaring start with all the franchises playing over the opening weekend. We watched every game and picked out a few choice cuts that you can take into your games this season.
So here are the first tips, separated by team:
Guaranteed: How to play the perfect shot every time
Gary Palmer, PitchVision Academy Batting Coach, has 20 years of coaching experience and has come up with a fool-proof way of achieving perfection in batting. If you would like group or one-to-one coaching with Gary visit CCM Academy.
Cricket Show 72: Drop the ego
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With Kevin away, David is joined by Gary Palmer and we get the final part of our interview with ECB and Lane4 psychologist Wil James.
If you missed the other parts of the interview with Wil you can get them here:
What the IPL can teach you about dealing with pressure in cricket
Imagine for a moment you have signed for the Deccan Chargers. It's your first game and the stadium is packed to the rafters.
On TV millions more watch on hoping you will put in a match winning performance for their beloved team. Meanwhile the world's finest Twenty20 players warm up in preparation to take you on.
Succeed and you will be adored. Fail and you will be nobody.
Field setting: Off spin, Twenty20 middle overs (IPL special)
This article is part of "The complete guide to cricket field settings" series.
Wicket-keeping tips: Positioning when standing up
This guest article by first-class and international 'keeper Nic Northcote is an extract from his new book "Wicket-Keeping: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Art": Available now on PitchVision Academy.