Warming up for a spell

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edladd

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Warming up for a spell

I had my first game of the season at the weekend, but unfortunately it was waaay too cold for the gear I was wearing. Consequently, when I get a chance to bowl I was stiff and so anything that wasn't wide was too slow :(
In my 2nd over, I was much better - but it shouldn't have taken me an over of live action to warm up.

Aside from needing to get more appropriate gear for cold days, my main problem was - even though the captain gave me two overs notice, I didn't know what I should be doing to warm-up. I swung my arms around a bit and jumped up and down, but I'd like to hear what specific things you guys do to get ready for a spell? Especially on chilly days.
 
Re: Warming up for a spell

Do some walking (forwards, backwards and sideways; from standing start and lying start), then some jogging and then some sprints. Roll your arm over, touch the ground, kick your arse, high knees etc...when you are jogging.
 
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It is really important to mobilise your back as well as your hamstrings and rotator cuff.
 
Re: Warming up for a spell

edladd said:
Basically just get moving! Thanks for the reply.
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It sort of works for me. I, like you, take ages to warm up (once went a 2 hour net session without unstiffening) and the key is to find 15 minutes, prior to any cricket work to get moving. As Liz says, mobilise your back too.
 
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Standing rotation [hips static] and side bends should do it. Bending forward would be good for the hamstrings too but don't hyper extend; bend backwards :D
 
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