Most changes to ODI Rules are made to increase scoring opportunities for batters and teams to make the game more of a spectacle. The great thing about the latest rule changes is that captains and bowlers have the chance to hit back!

Here are a couple of options around one type of delivery, the short ball.

One of the big issues with gm training for fast bowlers is the transfer from weights to the bowling action.

As Steff Jones says, there is a large river of difference between them unless you bridge the gap.

That's what this quick exercise combination from Steffan does really well, taking a "traditional" strength exercise and pairing it with a fast, powerful movement.

It makes sure you take the gym with you to the playing field.

Say what you like about Ravichandran Ashwin's Test credentials, but as a modern limited over bowler he has few peers.

His IPL economy rate is just over 6. No wonder he has a 0k contract. He has acheived this success at a time where off spin has become the black sheep of the spin family.

What can we learn from the young Chennai spinner to take to our own game?

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

The winning question was:

"How does statistical information (including shot direction, bowling angle, line, length, etc.) help a batsman improve his game? I talked to a very good batsman who ignores this saying he knows what shots he played for which type of bowling against which bowler and against which line and length. He basically knows his strength and weakness, so he does not need any stats."

Listen to the panel's 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.

Menno Gazendam is author of Spin Bowling Project. Get your free 8 week spin bowling course here.

Sometimes, no matter what you do, things don't seem to go your way.

It's a head-to-head on the show as Mark Garaway and David Hinchliffe trade friendly blows about the world of playing and coaching cricket.

The team cover the importance of personal reflection as David talks through his junior coaching experiences, nutrition for batting, and think about how stats are not the answer (except when they are).

Steffan Jones also answers questions for fast bowlers on the importance of med balls and heavy ball bowling for speed and fitness.

Vazim is an 18 year old bowler who asked,

"How many ball should a bowler bowl for practice? Please help me in this problem."

It's a great question because we all know the point of practice is to make improvements, but bowling is also hard on the body and practicing too much can cause strains and stress injuries.

The new ODI laws will continue to encourage players and coaches to develop new methods and shots to optimise scoring possibilities in the outer areas of the cricket field.

When the changes come into to your level, you're going to have worked on them already.

Here are some of the boundary fielding options for seamers and the options available to batters:

MS Dhoni recently lamented the lack of fast bowlers in India,

"We're going through a stage when we don't have the same firepower when it comes to the bowling department."

That has to hurt if you are an Indian fast bowler.

But it's true at club and school level too, it's not just an issue at the top.

Steffan Jones, former professional cricketer and cutting-edge strength coach, has joined the PitchVision Academy coaching panel and his brand new course is available now.

Steff is trainer to a range of cricketers and has developed a tried and tested training programme for fast bowlers that: prevents injury and increases bowling pace. He brings with him a reputation of career-saving results with methods adapted from other sports to bring astounding results. 

The course has never been available online before, but today you can get your hands on it thanks to PitchVision Academy.

It is the result of years of experience and hundreds of players who vary in age from teenagers up until former Test players in their late 30s.

There has never been a more cutting edge fitness training plan available for upcoming fast bowlers outside the professional game.