Good basic explanation of some sound sprint drills.
Core stability for cricket: A dummies guide
This guest post is by Liz Ward
If I were to ask you what the essential determinants of success for all sports people are, not just cricketers, would you include core strength and stability?
All cricketers need to be able to generate powerful movements in their arms and legs (try batting, bowling or fielding without powerful movements!). The only safe way to achieve this is to create a solid base of support by stabilising the spine, pelvis and shoulders through 'core' muscle contraction.
Score More Runs By Playing the Gaps
First class players are coached early on to be aware of the field and place their shots into gaps to increase their run scoring chances. At lower levels, this is emphasized less, but you can use the tactic to score more runs.
The rise of chirping, or Should wicketkeepers shut up?
Poor old Matt Prior. The first English wicketkeeper who dares to use a bit of lip to put off the batsman gets told by an Aussie to shut up.
Ignoring that irony, one thing that is for sure is that the noise of keepers at all levels has dramatically risen under the the banner of chirping. The theory is twofold. First you put off the batsman by making him lose his concentration or feel under pressure. Second you keep the fielding side on their toes through constant encouragement.
High Knees Running Drill for Biomechanical Form Improvement
Paw Back Running Drill to Improve Biomechanical Form
Good drill for improving form and that is the key to improving speed for most athletes.
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Sports Training - Speed Workouts - 40 Yard Dash
From a good set of short training videos. This is very basic, but that does not mean it is not effective.
Sports Training - Agility Workouts - Star Drill
The Star Drill is a classic! This version is easily performed at home or in the park.
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Do you have the mental toughness to be a great cricketer?
This guest post is by Liz Ward.
If you believe you have the power to succeed, to thrive in difficult circumstances and have the characteristics and traits that promote survival, perhaps you have, and as soon as you realise that 80% of your performance is in the mind, you will start to become great!
Of course, technique is important and mental strength is no compensation for lack of skill, but you stand there facing another player who has devoted as much time, effort and yes; blood, sweat and tears, dedicated to their technical education as you.
Do you ignore your fielding off your own bowling?
Developing your ability to field off your own bowling can make a huge difference to you and your teams performance.
It gives the captain an extra fielder to work with, can take surprise wickets through low catches and run outs and discourage batsmen to go for quick singles. While you could leave it to chance or natural ability, but it's very easy to train yourself to stay on the ball even after you have let that cherry go.
