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Title: Astra Turf and coconut matt technique
Post by: Dhiraj on June 12, 2013, 10:06:44 AM

Hi,

I play my club cricket here in Finland. I have played a lot of my club cricket in India on Coconut matts.

The national ground here in Finland has a astra turf on a cement patch.
So it has some good bounce for both spinners and fast bowlers. Is there any specific adjustments you need to make with the astra turf on a cement patch?

Title: Re: Astra Turf and coconut matt technique
Post by: Dhiraj on July 22, 2013, 10:00:09 AM

It would be great to hear some opinions on this.
I also have noticed that it doesnt seam much on Astra turf compared to coconut matts.
Is it really so ?

Title: Re: Astra Turf and coconut matt technique
Post by: Blazer on July 22, 2013, 10:11:16 AM

Isn't coir mat wicket bouncier than astro ?. You should be alright.

Title: Re: Astra Turf and coconut matt technique
Post by: Kulli on July 22, 2013, 10:13:27 AM

I made the switch for damp green wickets in Scotland to concrete astro's in Oslo, i found I could adapt my bowling pretty quickly (i am mainly a bowler) but even after 2 season I still struggle with the bat. I think my main issue is playing the ball too early rather than under my eyes.

Title: Re: Astra Turf and coconut matt technique
Post by: Jacky on July 22, 2013, 10:27:49 AM

A tip I would be suggest is to bowl a touch fuller on astroturf, because you get minimum seam on astroturf and you don't want to be bowling too short as it will just come on for the batsmen without any sideways movement.

Title: Re: Astra Turf and coconut matt technique
Post by: Dhiraj on July 22, 2013, 10:35:17 AM

Quote from: Blazer on July 22, 2013, 10:11:16 AM

Isn't coir mat wicket bouncier than astro ?. You should be alright.

Not when put on a sand ground. This astra turf is laid on a concrete patch. It shoots off good length.
I think I have made the adjustment in batting.

What about bowling?

Title: Re: Astra Turf and coconut matt technique
Post by: Dhiraj on July 22, 2013, 10:37:24 AM

Quote from: Jacky on July 22, 2013, 10:27:49 AM

A tip I would be suggest is to bowl a touch fuller on astroturf, because you get minimum seam on astroturf and you don't want to be bowling too short as it will just come on for the batsmen without any sideways movement.

I do agree with you on this. It just sits up to be hit sometimes when you lack pace like I do.  :(