When training for difficult operations, the US Navy SEAL commanders insist on "situations that are exponentially more stressful, chaotic, and dynamic than any combat operation".

They train hard so they can win easy.

This is a superb principle for cricket too.

Iain Brunnschweiler is on tour with the England Under 19 side Sri Lanka. Here's his diary: It's a mixture of great stories and lessons for players and coaches at any level.

Over the last 10 weeks, eight cricketers have been conducting an experiment in improving their cricket. Today, I want to give you the results of that hard work.

This is both a story and an evidence-based piece of research. There are lessons to be learned about every aspect of cricket coaching; how to improve, how long it takes to see changes, how to manage unexpected situations, dealing with people and dealing with your own mental game. There's a tale here for you that has taken well over 30 hours to construct.

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

The winning question was,

Closing date: 18th January 2016

The Hampshire Cricket Board is the overall governing body for Recreational Cricket in the county. Its aim is to ‘grow and improve the game to provide a cricketing future for all’. 

David Hinchliffe is joined by Sam Lavery and Mark Garaway to discuss breaks; when to have them, why you need them and how to manage them to get the best from them.

Then, listeners questions are asked about grips and helping a young batsman expand his game to be more assertive while maintaining good technique. Excellent questions both.

Download and listen now.

Using PitchVision you can set an area for your bowlers to hit without the need for cones or other distracting visual aids.

Here's how.

Nets are great, but I am constantly searching for better ways to practice batting. Here's an idea to get you out of nets without needing full middle practice.

Pop up nets.

Closing date: 22nd January 2015

Hampshire Cricket is looking to recruit to the groundstaff department of the Ageas Bowl in preparation for the 2016 season.

Closing date: 8th January 2016

Business Development Manager – Meeting & Event Sales

Salary commensurate with experience (plus benefits & bonus)