I think from Coaches’ point of view I was playing a bit too safe [as I would in match]. When you see the video, you will know what he meant. He said commit a bit more and he would rather have me nicking one in the nets than in match. In my excuse, those were all very good out swingers and I wouldn’t normally risk having a go at them.
fair enough bud. I wasn't trying to be funny, just that if it's a decent full length, swinging away it's a 'danger' ball.. I would hope coaches wouldn't teach people to be going after it. as you say, in a game you wouldn't so why train differently. There is nothing wrong after all with being more defensive and not gifting your wicket away , does seem to be unfashionable now a days though
. (I do accept in some circumstances you need too but its easier to do that than 'stop' playing shots etc.
It's interesting to hear your journey and to see what results it brings in games.