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General Cricket => Cricket Training, Fitness and Injuries => Topic started by: toenails97 on May 07, 2013, 02:01:38 PM
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Well I've had the worst start to the season ever! What I do in nets I can put into match play and all my hard work during winter doesn't seem to show in a game but I can bat decent in the nets! Also I've been getting really annoyed lately to the point where I've thought about just packing the sport in and sticking to football. Is there any advice on here off how to cope with the anger off getting out, also how to put what I do in the nets into match use?!
All the help would be appreciated!
Cheers
Tony
P.s before you ask no I don't chuck my gear around when I get out...I've seen someone do it and crack their bat down from the splice haha! :D
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The point of getting angry....I find that the reason for this is annoyance at letting your wicket go or getting a bad decision. But the main thing that actually sparks any outburst is the batsman's reaction to celebrations or certain behaviour from the bowler/fielder(s)!
The only time I have reacted has been reacting to a bowler who got in my face, and was 2 seconds away from ending up in A&E!
The way I found to combat this reaction is as soon as I see the Umpire's finger go, or hear the stumps rattle, is I simply look down at the ground and shut myself off from everything around me! That way you have no visual reason to react to anybody, as you're not even looking!
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Just I've played stupid shots when getting out mate, and its really annoyed me
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One thing I've tried to do is cut out the stupid shots.
I always find I get a rush of blood and have a big heave straight after I've played a gorgeous shot. Best thing to do if the game situation permits is to block the next ball, or leave it if it's causing no danger, as it gives you some more time to gather your thoughts
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I used to be a terrible kit thrower! I stopped doing it ages ago when I realised that, in reality, it just isn't very important! Unless your playing Prem Div cricket and you're under the age of 23 then the only real reason to play is to have fun. Where's the fun in sptting the dummy? Suck it up, clear your head, get into the nets and WORK,WORK,WORK! It will come good but getting wound up about it isn't going to help your next innings, it's going to hinder it.....
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You have to remember that this is what makes us love the game so much, if you never played a silly shot or didn't get angry you would not love the game as much as you do.
Form is temporary, class is permenant is what my coach taught me, I have last count of the times I have made class bowlers loom average in nets then come game time got out in a silly or horrible way.
It's just what happens Tony.
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Fair point it's just getting me really annoyed because the people I'm competing with in the top 3 have had decent scores to the start of the season and I've had 0 and 1!
It's not making me love the game at the moment mate....in fact the complete opposite!
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It'll be these low moments of the season make you appreciate and love the game more once it all comes together mate. Just make sure you're doing everything in YOUR power to help you perform, that's all you can do. Good luck for the rest of the season!
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Cheers mate
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Cricket is always a great leveller mate
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toenails97 ... dont worry, we havwe all been there .. it jsut means that you are very passionate about the game and frustrated.
ive been there, i quit for 2 years in disgust at the game (new club batting no8 but in for my wicketkeeping eventhough i scored 2 centuries battign at no 8) it was the worst thing i could have ever done.
I think sometimes people absorb themselves too much in cricket and play far too much. Playing the whole season then spending the whole winter training before starting up the cycle again is not good, you will burn out.
Ever since i quit i now only play in the summer and net from about feb onwards and totally forget about cricket from October to Feb .... you will see i disappear from teh site. I love horse racing so lose all my cash and then come back raring to go with the cricket.
In terms of solving your problems rigt now, exactly how did you get out, what type of bowling, what stage of the game was it at? Maybe there is an area you can work on here?
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Get a punch bag hung up in the changing room >:(
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toenails97 ... dont worry, we havwe all been there .. it jsut means that you are very passionate about the game and frustrated.
ive been there, i quit for 2 years in disgust at the game (new club batting no8 but in for my wicketkeeping eventhough i scored 2 centuries battign at no 8) it was the worst thing i could have ever done.
I think sometimes people absorb themselves too much in cricket and play far too much. Playing the whole season then spending the whole winter training before starting up the cycle again is not good, you will burn out.
Ever since i quit i now only play in the summer and net from about feb onwards and totally forget about cricket from October to Feb .... you will see i disappear from teh site. I love horse racing so lose all my cash and then come back raring to go with the cricket.
In terms of solving your problems rigt now, exactly how did you get out, what type of bowling, what stage of the game was it at? Maybe there is an area you can work on here?
Cheers mate well it seems to be the short ball that gets me out mate, Sunday was the pull shot caught on the line and yesterday was the cut shot in which I went low to high as to high to low and ended up spooning it into gullets hands :(
The bowling seems to be against seamers however I'm worse against spin lol!
I was batting 3 Sunday and 9 yesterday so faced their openers. Sunday was 3rds and yesterday was for the 2nds mate
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It's perfect to get angry without causing anybody else harm. I am the polar opposite of you internalising all the anger and let it build up beyond proportion over time which is worse. Most us play well in the nets because there is less pressure , you know the bowlers and all their tricks. You could try practising various scenarios suited to the number you play at such as keeping your wicket intact , runs in a number of balls , play through gaps.
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Save it and use it as motivation the next time you bowl...
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Imagine your future kids watching you, and how you would give them a scolding if they had a really foul temper! Works for me, after I've been angry, I think of how anyone who sees you as a role model would react, and it serves as a reminder that anger doesn't really do you much good! :)
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It looks like you have identified an area to work on, short bowling. You have 2 options
Practice
It is very hard to practice against as in the nets most bowlers pitch it up and bowling machines are usually set so you can simply drive the ball.
If you can get someone to bowl short, do some throw downs or get in a bowling machine you can work on your technique ... Keeping the ball down
Decision making
You can chose to decide that early on you or prone to getting out to short bowling so try not to hit it too hard, place it for a 1 or 2 or just leave it.
I get the feeling these short balls are hop/chest high and not flying towards your throat at pace so you are seeing them as a free hit and just going at it very hard??
At club level bad balls often get wickets as batsmen get a little excited and really try to smash it
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I guess you just do what is natural to you, if you are an angry sort of person, then just get really annoyed and shout ect, I just usually accept it and move on, there isn't much you can do once you're out, so just get one with it and not really dwell too much about it. Especially if you are playing in front of kids, you don't really wanna be swearing and shouting! Unless that's your thing ;)
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your start to the season sounds like mine, 2 and 4 so far. both times felt good then gone to attack the bowling and got out to my own stupid shots. when i get out i just go and sit on my own quietly for a couple of minutes, and go through what happened and try to pick a couple of learning points then move on and try and enjoy the rest of the game as like previous posters have said we are mainly only playing for fun.
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Well got a first ballet today for the U18's so to add to my season as a: 0,1,0
Really angry to the point where I'm giving it two more games and if I don't reach double figures I'm turning to golf or something, so expect a decent stash off kit on here for sale soon!
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Well got a first ballet today for the U18's so to add to my season as a: 0,1,0
Really angry to the point where I'm giving it two more games and if I don't reach double figures I'm turning to golf or something, so expect a decent stash off kit on here for sale soon!
There's obviously something that's stopping you from playing at the standard you normally play at when batting in the nets. Don't think too much of chucking the sport for something else, and be harsh to yourself, but there is a difference. How have you been out on both situations? Getting angry will achieve nothing...
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Well caught on all occasions mate, one trying to pull, one cutting and one caught at mid wicket trying to drive mate. I'm not being harsh on myself mate its just getting me really annoyed, to the point where I'm thinking why the hell to I turn up as a batsman and kind of waste my day as when I get in bat I'm out a ball later so it's quite annoying especially when I've got exams coming up and playing all the time is resulting in me not being able to revise!
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Toenails
dont want to sound like your parents or a school teacher but you must give your exams the respect they deserve and put all your effort into them. You will be thankful later in life that you did. the break away from cricket will have you raring to go when it's finished in a month or so time??? Maybe just play Saturday to give yourself a break from revising.
Uni is an alternative way to get into county cricket and also get you a nice job so you can buy that £500 laver ;)
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Whatever you do don't give up mate, I quit for 10 years as I got hacked off with not performing as I used to - worst decision I've made, been playing again for 3 years now and back in love with cricket.
You're probably just too anxious to score runs. Easier said than done but just try to relax at the crease.
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GarretJ,
Your probably's right mate my first exam is the 20th of may and I'm bricking haha!
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My stepson is doing his exams .... I gave him 12 years of past papers for his maths exam!!!!
If you need some past papers, I'm your man!!
You will be so glad to face just one ball after your exams you will be well into your cricket and just appreciate being on the field.
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Toenails
If you get 50 this year ill send you my unworn BB batting gloves.
How does that sound for a bit of motivation?
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dont want to sound like your parents or a school teacher but you must give your exams the respect they deserve and put all your effort into them. You will be thankful later in life that you did.
Mate cannot agree with this strongly enough. I wasted 18 months on A levels (which I skipped many a lesson to play cricket) and have nothing to show for it.
And on another note if you get frustrated by cricket I strongly recommend you avoid golf haha
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That is very true. I heard from a former team mate that when michael bevan played in our league when he got out he used to get changed out of his kit, jump in his car and drive off!! He would then return later on to come out and field.
It's better that you are annoyed than not bothered as it shows your passion for the game. As you get older this attitude of critical self analysis will do you very well in not just cricket but in life in general
I sound like a priest tonight!!!
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Toenails
If you get 50 this year ill send you my unworn BB batting gloves.
How does that sound for a bit of motivation?
That sounds bloody marvellous :D
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It's a deal then
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Sport is full of highs and lows - I had a decent first knock last week; cover drives and cuts for four, then played first 40-0ver at the weekend, felt in great nick. Opened the batting chasing a modest 153, home game, locals watching a got a 4th ball duck!
Ball held up and I checked a shot straight into mid offs hands! I'm blaming the new B3; timed it to perfection... Absolutely gutted and was self-analysing days into this week! I came to the conclusion that my form in the nets and in my T20 game has ultimately put me in good stead for the season, provided I learn from my mistake. A couple of poor knocks do not define your summer.
When you bat, trust your ability and remember to breathe. Sounds simple, but a few deep breaths before every ball will relax the hands and have you thinking more clearly. Then you are focussing on the ball and not your 'chimp brain' (the one that gives you irrational thought). Don't do anything that gets you out of your comfort zone/routine, but by conciously taking a few deep breaths it will allow you to access your optimal zone of functioning...
Don't give the game up; you play and contribute to this forum because of your love for the game. Enjoy it and remember early season is always more difficult for batsmen!
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i tend to chuck things smash things and kick things when i get out and im angry
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Naa I get angry but I've never thrown my kit about as I hate having knocks on the back off my bats ect as I think it looks horrible! Also I like to keep my gear in good condition without smashing it incade I do sell some kit
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carbon fibre helmet mate it bounces of all 4 walls and not even a mark! lol
i dont really thorw my bats usually pair of gloves.. i have kicked a door of its hinges tho
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Toenails
If you get 50 this year ill send you my unworn BB batting gloves.
How does that sound for a bit of motivation?
Now that is the beauty of this forum.
Get the exams out of the way and then you can relax and thing about cricket. It is better missing some cricket this year than having to re-sit exams and waste even more of your time.
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Yeh joey it's a very very kind gesture from garrett :)
Really simmy?! Bet the club you were playing at wernt to happy!
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Tony, Tony, Tony, remember what I told you ;)
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Yeh mate :)
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Really simmy?! Bet the club you were playing at wernt to happy!
was liams team so it be right lol