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General Cricket => Cricket Training, Fitness and Injuries => Topic started by: SOULMAN1012 on August 19, 2013, 07:36:09 PM
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Just interested to find out what people will be working on over the winter in nets etc
Personally I want to work on driving down to long off instead of trying to work off my pads some times, also got out playing the cut shot a few times this season both caught not getting over it and playing on.
Also need to work on getting comfy behind the stumps again, not felt comfy this season for some reason when keeping, seem to have forgot what position I took when standing back. Not really affected my keeping overall ( not dropped a catch behind thr stumps so far this season) but just does not feel comfy
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Any tips on the above I'm all ears.
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Not overpitching the in-ducker.
Not being a tit when batting, and patting a few more back.
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The question is "what won't I be working on"? Lol I'm shocking
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Batting in general!
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Balance for when flicking through mid week....I tend to fall over when playing the shot which results in a knee high catch to mid wicket normally.....just lazy!
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Fitness!
Last few seasons I've put timber on over winter, but always recovered in nets.
This year I didn't. Put too much on, and have struggled fitness wise. Need to stay in shape over the cold period
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Balance for when flicking through mid week....I tend to fall over when playing the shot which results in a knee high catch to mid wicket normally.....just lazy!
Play straight through mid wicket instead?
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Same as most I think just batting in general as this season has been awful high score if 16 and way to many ducks getting out playing silly shots, but had s good session of batting coaching with Gary Palmer which was worth the travel alone as I've since felt better in the nets but intend to get down to Vitas fir a few indoor sessions to keep me ticking over maybe join an indoor team as well
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Fitness, fitness and batting.
Don't enjoy bowling so will work on that during the season if needs be.
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my keeping, batting is going well, but I have only just started keeping and I really enjoy it
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Assuming there will be some winter nets.
Offside strokes, temperament and timing.
Playing bouncers and not getting hit.
Also will be working on developing a bit more fire power needed for 20 -20 style games.
And my leg spin and bowling no extras.
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World domination and my golf :)
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I'm currently doing the fast diet to lose weight before next season. I'm hoping to lose a couple of stone - fingers crossed.
I also want to work on my temperament when batting, especially patience, and learn to play the cut shot, the slog sweep and the back foot drive - too many times I'm going back trying to cut when it's too close to my body when I should be driving it.
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Mainly gym work for myself. and getting used to quicker speeds as we should be promoted to the prem next year as were ahead by 40 points with not many games left..
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I'll be working on making me some muscular gains! And also consistency off of the kicking tee
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Play straight through mid wicket instead?
Far too easy a solution that mate ;)
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Here is something I never thougt I'd say:
I might not bother with winter nets this year, considering taking golf more seriously, to the extent cricket may come 2nd.
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Not being a tit when batting, and patting a few more back.
I Love this and couldn't agree more!
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Being a RH batsman, aim to strengthen my left arm so that bottom hand becomes less dominant.
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How many will be using video to plan the winter work
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Had a below par season this year and too many ducks as an opener - I accept there's always good balls that can get you early but I've played stupid shots, so treating winter nets as an innings, rather than 'a hit.'
Need to work a bit on playing off the back foot and leg side - I always seem to go 'inside out' to play into the off side.
Fitness shouldn't' be a problem as I'm hopefully doing the London Marathon, but do need to do some weights work to avoid being so thin I have to run around in the shower to get wet...
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After a very good coaching session, and finished with my highest score in 2 seasons of 22, i know not massive but first proper season playing again, so small steps and such as.
But lucky to have a really good net set up in derby so will be down there with a couple of the guys and even on my own going through all the basics and then learning to play to leg more with a straight bat as i tend to try and heave the ball by going backwards and praying i'm smashing the ball into the next countie, when what actually happens is, i miss the ball look like a tit and here the sound of ball hitting wicket.
So coming forward more and playing to leg are definately top of the list
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Concentration is a big thing I'm going to work on and shot selection. Always been two major issues in my game and they cost me big scores at times.
That's it for batting really. This winter I'm really going to try and get my bowling sorted. Leg spin is so hard to bowl with little stumpy fingers :) always been able to turn the ball big but consistent length evades me, I seem to drag the ball down and pitch it short a lot.
Any tips from leggies on how to combat that would be appreciated.
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Boozing.....
On a serious note, my nets don't start until late jan/early feb. How do you guys work on something all winter? Hire a net between friends/club mates off your own back or so people just net all winter with their clubs?
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We will start our nets in early November although we won't net much, just a chance to do lots of drills really
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Keeping, keeping, and more keeping, possibly with some keeping thrown in for good measure. First training session on Wednesday hopefully as long as the wife clears it.
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Running a muck on a rugby pitch
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Not overpitching the in-ducker.
Not being a tit when batting, and patting a few more back.
Yep, sounds like my plan too!!!
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Whilst waiting for the wires to be taken out of my little finger I am contemplating how to try and avoid further injuries to my fingers, this season is the first time I have ever hurt myself, I have three very sore fingers and a broken one.
Not sure if this is bad technique, bad luck, or just something that was bound to happen as I throw myself around like an idiot attempting and sometimes taking catches that others wouldn't even go for.
As well as the above, I will be working on the line and length of my spin bowling, and trying to play "proper" when batting.
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To look as graceful as Ian Bell when batting..... (waits for the Ian Bell abuse to start) :D
On a serious note, my batting really has improved this season and will be looking to improve my driving through cover and mid off.
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Playing straight more of the time!
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After a 16 year period if not playing, my agenda is to gain my confidence back and learn the fundamental all over again lol
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Strength & Power in the gym! The short ball by the looks of things (Although not intentionally; as the cricket facility at uni is stupidly quick & bouncy, everyone has spent the first net session consistently bowling bouncers)
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Boozing.....
On a serious note, my nets don't start until late jan/early feb. How do you guys work on something all winter? Hire a net between friends/club mates off your own back or so people just net all winter with their clubs?
I'm at uni so we've already started netting
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facing short deliveries and my fitness
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Having been working with a professional coach the plan is to get my bowling action sorted.
Batting wise I need to get the dick shot to moo corner out of my system, and I might do some fitness work
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Keeping the ball on the ground for me. Seem to have developed a bad habit of lofting shots too often, even when I'm not trying to.
Should try to get fitter too but I'm pretty sure I said that this time for the last 10 seasons :(
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After a 16 year period if not playing, my agenda is to gain my confidence back and learn the fundamental all over again lol
I had to do this last winter after a 15 year lay-off. It only took me 5 mins against the bowling machine to realise I missed it, but that I had a LOT of work to do lol.
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Fitness, fitness & more fitness :o
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I had to do this last winter after a 15 year lay-off. It only took me 5 mins against the bowling machine to realise I missed it, but that I had a LOT of work to do lol.
It is quite depressing. But things do come back surprisingly. Just hope the practice I do over winter will help me get to a semi decent standard again.
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You'll be amazed how quickly it comes back to you. Get stuck in, and don't be afraid to take a whack or two early on - I found once I got hit the first time I was far more brave after.
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anyone who has Sky on demand check the lara masterclass in 4 parts..
of.......course............we................can't....................bat...................like................him..................
but, everything is covered from sighting the ball,balance,head position,back fron,front front-the whole lot.
he stresses the importance of concentrating of getting runs,any area-just runs...
i've learnt a lot watching it and ive been playing for years
:) :) :)
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Want to work on back foot drive/punch. Haven't got that shot at all at the moment so hopefully get someone to throw tennis balls back at me so i've got it.
Timing.
Fitness/muscles so I'm fitter.
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not many club cricketers that couldnt improve by being 5% fitter... il go for that
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anyone who has Sky on demand check the lara masterclass in 4 parts..
of.......course............we................can't....................bat...................like................him..................
but, everything is covered from sighting the ball,balance,head position,back fron,front front-the whole lot.
he stresses the importance of concentrating of getting runs,any area-just runs...
i've learnt a lot watching it and ive been playing for years
:) :) :)
For those of us without Sky, anyone know if it's available anywhere else?
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Found it - http://www1.skysports.com/cricket/news/12172/8837275/brian-lara-masterclass-how-to-bat-like-the-west-indies-legend (http://www1.skysports.com/cricket/news/12172/8837275/brian-lara-masterclass-how-to-bat-like-the-west-indies-legend)
Well worth a watch - there's a reason his MRF bat was called wizard!
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Had a below par season this year and too many ducks as an opener - I accept there's always good balls that can get you early but I've played stupid shots, so treating winter nets as an innings, rather than 'a hit.'
Need to work a bit on playing off the back foot and leg side - I always seem to go 'inside out' to play into the off side.
Fitness shouldn't' be a problem as I'm hopefully doing the London Marathon, but do need to do some weights work to avoid being so thin I have to run around in the shower to get wet...
First year of opening the batting last season. Im going to work on trying to rotate the strike and hitting hard through the line. Spent lots of time last season not wanting to get out, rather than looking to score.
Also plenty of leg back and shoulder work to try and bowl again. Be a long road after 4 years but batting always seemed easier when I could bowl as well.
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Had a bit of a breakthrough year this year getting a batting average of 44+ for the season and a five wicket haul. im looking to keep it going and keep training all winter with nets at the oval on friday nights and indoor cricket at the weekends
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I will be looking at trying to be a keeper for next season. Would be an interesting change to my game, considering im naff at everything else.