Can "context" win you matches?

Let's look at an example. I was as amazed as anyone when watching the striking power of the Netherlands in the World T20 match against Ireland.

This article is part of the "Streetwise Bowling" series from PitchVision Academy. To view the full list of tactics click here.

This tactic takes a lot of guts and even more self-confidence as a bowler.

Will you risk it?

It's based around the old joke that after bowling a half volley and being hit for a boundary, some wag will comment that you have "lulled the batsman into a false sense of security". It's funny, but in reality you can do just that.

If you pick your moment perfectly.

What if you could speed up your learning ability?

You could finally reach your potential. Imagine how good that would feel.

The ability to learn and make changes is one of the three most important elements of success in cricket. So how exactly to you teach yourself to learn better?

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

The winning question was:

“I am 15 years old wicketkeepr batsman. I play for my school team. Most of my team mates are older than me. We don’t have a coach. I was appointed captain at the start of the season by our headmaster. We played 6 matches so far and lost all of them horribly. I played well in first 3 matches. But after losing 3 matches in a row I lost my confidence and started playing badly. Instead of working hard my team mates started criticizing me. It seems like they doesn’t want to play under me. Now if i give up captaincy i am sure i will be dropped by new captain and my entire season will be ruined. I don’t have a clue what to do now. Can you please give me some suggestions? ”

Listen to the panels 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.

This is a guest article from Strength Coach, Fast Bowling Coach and Former First-Class Cricketer, Steffan Jones.

If a fast bowler isn't being physically stressed, you're wasting your time.

Closing date: 11th April 2014

New Zealand Cricket has a vacancy in its High Performance Centre team for a Performance Analyst, reporting to the GM High Performance.

As well as being the Performance Analyst for the White Ferns, New Zealand A, New Zealand XI and New Zealand Under 19 teams, the HPC Performance Analyst will provide technology training and analysis education to athletes, coaches and domestic video analysts to integrate performance analysis methods into NZC’s overall High Performance Programme, including at Major Association level.

Closing date: 10th April 2014

Head Coach - U/15 and U/18 Female Squads

Closing date: undisclosed

Cricket NSW are looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm who can cover these areas for us: 

Closing date: 11th April 2014

Senior Development Officer - Central GWS