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How do under 12s practice different cricket shots? Delivery of the ball is so important.
i need help on a practice session for 7 year olds.i need to keep them interested yat teach them basics.any sugestions?
How can i introduce cricket batting and bowling techniques to juniors and beginners aged 6-9?? Whilst still making it fun so that they enjoy it. Too many of the kids I teach still throw when they bowl and play across the line when they bat!
How to practice cuts and drives towards point and thirdman area. Are there any specific drills
HOW CAN I DO THE PRACTISE FOR HITTING SIXER
How to i improve on working on my top hand while batting as i always put the ball in the air when driving.
What are the important techniques at Lofted Shots in Cricket?
Hi I open the batting for my team and have been getting bowled a substantial amount of times more often then not early in the innings Generally a straight ball/ in swinging to the right hander.I am coming forward to it but seems to misjudge it and ball is generally going between bat and pad although I am thinking I have it covered. Take guard on middle and bat one foot in the crease.Thanks for your help Regards
Hi there. I need help coaching a 9 year old not to be scared of the ball. The kid has a sound technique but steps away while batting. Any Tips?
What is the best method/drills to make some runs on the onside? Youngster scored back to back tons with 90% on the off side?
Since i cannot get someone to have a bowl at me or throw downs as every one is busy in their own parallel worlds, i would like to know if whether there is a drill or two to improve my batting and learn new skills which i can do myself.
Hi, can anyone help me with a basic plan for a first session with 5 to 7 year olds in throwing and catching?
good afternoon sir . actuallly i am 18 yrs old .. i had left cricket to play from 2 yrs .. due to my educational problems .before i had left to play ... i used to play all kind of shots ... and can also play now .. so can you plan my way so i can perfectly gain all my cricket skill back.... should i have to keep my old playing way or to start from beginnning ... and also suggest me how ican be fully prepared for the next month selections .. as well as long club tournament season
how to play off spin balls
How to smack fast bowlers for boundaries/sixes?
How do under 12s practice different cricket shots? Delivery of the ball is so important.
I need tips and help on playing the cut shot that are closer to the body.
what are the ways to stop getting the ball in the air as a batsman?
I can pull the ball and cut it great, but I struggle to play straight defensive and offensive shots. This is leaving me to go out. Does anyone have any tips on getting the technique right?
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