If you are opening and nicking out-swingers then I would do some net sessions with some quicks and swing bowlers, and work on survival mode where you:
- only play the ball when you must (i.e. know where your off stump is)
- when you do play, aim is to make contact with the middle of the bat
-...
Tony, you are managing the whole squad which includes looking after the lesser lights (who also look forward to their cricket), I imagine your helpers are looking for players to fast track into the first team. Star players are important, they can inspire the rest of the squad, but matches should...
Important to be a good caller and runner between the wickets. When you open, rotating the strike well relieves the pressure from the batsmen. As a captain you really don’t need run outs at the top of the order, could cost you the match.
Definite advantages to opening
1- you always get a bat
2- there is the chance to score big runs
You do need the confidence to face down the quicks with the new ball.
Some players dont fancy it and prefer to wait for their chance to biff the change bowlers when the ball is a bit softer. But it...
Bazza, there is a role for an opener who can stay in and play second fiddle to a more aggressive partner. But the defensive opener still needs to score. Important to stroke the ball into the gaps, look for quick singles to rotate the strike so that the more aggressive batter can get a good share...
If it's a 50 overs a side game the important thing for the openers is to build a platform so that the middle order hitters can cash in. At first the ball is hard and probably will move around so it's absolutely key to stay patient, value your wicket and don't get anxious if you havent hit a...
Seam facing first slip, shiny side to leg and I can get the ball to swing away miles. Turn the ball round, seam facing fine leg, ball goes dead straight. Wrist position, grip on the ball or the bowling action? One of those mysteries.
Don't commit to the shot too early, I.e. play it late.Watch the ball closely out of the bowlers hand, the earlier you detect the swinging ball, the easier it is to adjust the line of your shot. Analyse the bowler, is the ball swinging in one direction consistently? Or is it just the odd one...
That's good - not all colts want to play senior level. Suggest you make your club aware that you are keen to play. Make yourself known to the captain of the entry level senior grade team, then go to the relevant practice sessions to show them what you can do.
If your coach bowls at you at these speeds in the nets, I would go into "survival mode". This is about judgement, don't play at anything off the stumps - let it go. If it's straight, block it with the full face of the bat and make sure you are well balanced in the defensive stroke - are you...
Some decision makers decided that draws could be tiresome and win/lose cricket format should take place next season instead. Personnally I can see no advantages with this format. For example, how does this help with development of the young spinner? In this format are you ever going to try out a...
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