Recent content by micoach

I think it's all about keeping calm, even when you have been smashed. Not easy, but here are some tips: http://www.pitchvision.com/5-ways-to-bowl-against-blacksmith-batting#/

Bola are UK, so it's in mph. The general advice about it feeling faster is true, I have heard it "feels" between 5-15mph faster compared to a bowler of the same pace. In my personal experience, I have seen batsmen face balls at 80mph+ from real bowlers and thrive, then struggle against the...

I know this comes from the right place: self-improvement, so it's hard to criticise, yet this is also an absolutely classic mistake I see in players. As has been said, everything is working brilliantly. Yet, you are looking for something to worry about. This is counter-productive when you are...

Practice is the time for it. Your son might laugh if you miss one running down the pitch, but do it 500 times and you'll know which balls to go and which balls to stay (because it's very full or very short).

Dave you are doing the right thing, trying to work out a method. There is no set way, only your way. On playing spin, going right back is a valuable tactic. As is going the other way. Try running down the wicket to every ball a spinner bowls in nets for a couple of sessions to see if you can...

You have put your finger on it nicely here. Solo stuff is certainly not a waste of time but it also won't improve your chances of success in the long run. The only way to do that is to practice against bowing (or throwdowns or a machine). But it seems to me that you know this and are putting...

Great ideas here. I'd be interested in finding out how these extra drills fit into your overall plan. How much are you facing real bowling, throw downs and machine feeds at the moment? How much time are you putting into solo drills?

Not really, there are two types of "watching the ball", broad focus and narrow focus.

Oh and if your method works at your level, why would you change? If it doesn't, then get experimenting!

Having a "perfect" template is handy, especially for coaches who are dealing with beginners. That said, there are precious few technical things that are 100% right or wrong for everyone. I can't think of anything in fact. Of course, some things work for some, and the exact same thing is total...

One simple tip - that needs some work to get right - is to play the same. The only adjustment you make is the height of your hands. Your balance and alignment don't change at all. The only other bit of advice is to take a while to decide what is right for going forward. On bouncier pitches you...

It's tough to improve power as you get older. It naturally declines a bit each year. If you did specific power training (throwing med balls, heavy ball bowling, plyometics) you can slow the rate of decline but you'll never be 21 again!

Dave is right, you do have to be a special talent. However, talent and hard work go hand in hand so you don't need to be a "natural". You DO need to find a way to be better than everyone else at your level though. That's why it's so tough. Competition.

I'd say it's when bowlers do different things to challenge the batsman. So, one guy who is wild but takes wickets and another guy who keeps it tight. 5-65 and 1-21 makes a "pack analysis" of 6-76 off 20, lovely! I could also just mean all the bowlers are bowling well and not letting the batter...

Bit of a long shot, but you might also want to look at your guard and trigger move if you have one. Make sure your head is over off stump when the ball is delivered.