One of the most disastrous things a batsman can do is to premeditate which shot to play before the ball has even been bowled. Don’t premeditate what shot you would like to play or where you think the ball will be, instead be on guard against everything, expect everything, relax and concentrate on watching the ball. You should believe you can deal with whatever is bowled, be it a stock delivery or variety ball, a bouncer or a Yorker. Be prepared to go forward or back and across every ball. Be a leaf in the storm.

It's been almost a year since we looked at the popular books and coaching materials available through miCricketCoach and PitchVision Academy so here is the latest list.

Who the heck wouldn't want to have a batting record like Kevin Pietersen or want to bowl with Lasith Maliga's pace? I would happily take either.

There are so many ways to train the 'core' you could spend all day working those abs to destruction, but who has time?

 It's a special interview show for episode 48. David talks to the man behind the idea for PitchVision: Richard Welch.

The story of the problem that Richard had that led him to come up with PitchVision will doubtless be one you recognise if you play club or school cricket at any level.

I was recently lucky enough to meet former Test umpire Ken Palmer and hear about the games he was in charge of. One common thread to his tales was that the best bowlers always knew how to work with the umpire.

Rating Test, Twenty20 and ODI cricket in order of preference is a common cricketing arguement. But what about the cricket you actually play?

Today's article intends to find out with a quick poll. What is your favourite format?

I prefer playing shorter format cricket. Twenty over games would be ideal for me although I play most of my games in the traditional English style of 1 day, 1 innings each with draws and declarations possible.

This article is an extract from Spin Bowling Project: A comprehensive manual that covers every aspect of spin bowling on sale now. To download the rest of the book click here.

When a coach with the reputation of Ian Pont comes up with a new training product you listen to what he has to say. In this case it's the Dura-band Cricket trainer. So is it any good?

The show turns its focus to coaching this week. David and Kevin discuss some of their coaching experiences and look at your questions. Ian Pont is also back with another tip, this time for spinners.

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