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Hi,i am facing problem when i hit the shot in air and it is catched on boundary...
HOW CAN I DO THE PRACTISE FOR HITTING SIXER
I am about to run my club's frist junior training session of the year and doe anybody know any good ideas for drills or fun games with youngsters (aged between 6-10) who are absolute beginners to cricket?
what ball should legspiner bold in slog overs?
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.
i am not apply more power while hitting
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My 14 year old is not able to get enough flight dip and revs with his off spinners. his stock ball is flat and fast through the air.. the various pitch lengths for junior and senior cricket he plays does not help.. any tips or drills to develop the flighted stock ball hitting the good length would be most helpful . thanks for the help
what's the grip for hitchhkers thumb?
What is a good game / drill to have setup at the start of a session so players can join in when they arrive (players arriving in drive/drabs/different times)? we usually have the cricket hockey game but can get a bit messy when no bibs etc.
when I play a shot like cover drive etc I have no power in shot
I need power hitting drills .can u please suggest me few drill
what are the ways to stop getting the ball in the air as a batsman?
My son is getting caught out on the leading edge when trying to hit through the on side. Any quick fixes???
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