Topic: Cover Drive's Batting (Read 19443 times)

Chaim · « **Reply #60 on:** May 27, 2011, 04:01:18 AM »

You don't have much balance and as a result you find yourself walking at the ball and falling over... I suggest a trigger movement... Work hard on your game and you will see what good practice does..

tim2000s · « **Reply #61 on:** May 27, 2011, 07:26:40 AM »

It sounds as though you need to work on your balance and "Zen". You are a very mobile batsman and would benefit from learning to wait. The suggestion of golf ball and wall practice would certainly help you to improve reaction and you wouldn't then need to trigger.

Buzz · « **Reply #62 on:** May 27, 2011, 08:58:03 AM »

the importance of "Zen" in batting is greatly underestimated.

People think buying a new bat will give you a clearer mind and improve your Zen.

They are wrong - it only confuses you (just ask Pete - he spends a hour just choosing which bats to put in to his kit back - then another hour after he has put his mum's and dad's on working out which one to walk out to bat with)

Zen emphasises experiential Wisdom in the attainment of enlightenment. As such, it de-emphasises theoretical knowledge in favor of direct self-realisation through meditation and dharma practice. The teachings of Zen include various sources of Mahāyāna thought, including the Praj�āpāramitā literature and the teachings of the Yogācāra and Tathāgatagarbha schools.

tim2000s · « **Reply #63 on:** May 27, 2011, 10:55:40 AM »

Quote from: Buzz on May 27, 2011, 08:58:03 AM

the importance of "Zen" in batting is greatly underestimated.

People think buying a new bat will give you a clearer mind and improve your Zen.

The are wrong - it only confuses you (just ask Pete - he spends a hour just choosing which bats to put in to his kit back - then another hour after he has put his mum's and dad's on working out which one to walk out to bat with)

Zen emphasises experiential Wisdom in the attainment of enlightenment. As such, it de-emphasises theoretical knowledge in favor of direct self-realisation through meditation and dharma practice. The teachings of Zen include various sources of Mahāyāna thought, including the Praj�āpāramitā literature and the teachings of the Yogācāra and Tathāgatagarbha schools.

It's only midday. have you been drinking already?

100 not out · « **Reply #64 on:** May 27, 2011, 11:08:35 AM »

Who the heck is Zen

Buzz · « **Reply #65 on:** May 27, 2011, 11:17:45 AM »

Zen is an art that is most generally associated with spiritual exercises. However, Zen concentration can be used for anything from relaxation to washing the dishes. A sense of well-being is cultivated and enhanced through this technique. This is especially helpful when you're engaged in an unpleasant task.

Use Zen concentration when you drink alcohol, concentrate on how water protects your whole body from the harmful effects of alcohol. Feel the protection and health benefits of the water. Visualise it driving out the toxins you absorbed from the alcohol. This will also help you to drink less than you normally would.

Zen is a school of Mahāyāna Buddhism, I can't believe you guys don't all know this stuff. It is fundamental.

or something.

Cover_Drive · « **Reply #66 on:** May 27, 2011, 11:22:39 AM »

Quote from: tim2000s on May 27, 2011, 07:26:40 AM

It sounds as though you need to work on your balance and "Zen". You are a very mobile batsman and would benefit from learning to wait. The suggestion of golf ball and wall practice would certainly help you to improve reaction and you wouldn't then need to trigger.

HIt the golf ball on the wall and play it each time thats what you mean? But how would that help my technique?

Also I once on BBC saw a self exercise which is that you place the ball under your chin and hold it against top of your throat and then drop it and once it bounces come on front foot and play the shot or defend it. Would that help considering the head has moved forward already?

Cover_Drive · « **Reply #67 on:** May 27, 2011, 11:23:52 AM »

As far """"ZEN"""" is concerned I have no clue whatsoever what that thing is

tim2000s · « **Reply #68 on:** May 27, 2011, 12:48:37 PM »

Quote from: Cover_Drive on May 27, 2011, 11:22:39 AM

HIt the golf ball on the wall and play it each time thats what you mean? But how would that help my technique?

It makes you watch the ball and improves your reaction times.

Once you are used to watching the ball and are comfortable with reacting quickly, you can stay more still and balanced at the crease, increasing your options against the bowler and allowing you to play it later.

jonpinson · « **Reply #69 on:** May 27, 2011, 02:21:26 PM »

Quote from: Cover_Drive on May 27, 2011, 11:23:52 AM

As far """"ZEN"""" is concerned I have no clue whatsoever what that thing is

Zen is something that only comes with high end bats and quickly runs out, thus the only way to have Zen is to keep buying expensive gear.

Buzz · « **Reply #70 on:** May 27, 2011, 02:40:49 PM »

Quote from: Buzz on May 27, 2011, 08:58:03 AM

People think buying a new bat will give you a clearer mind and improve your Zen.

They are wrong - it only confuses you (just ask Pete - he spends a hour just choosing which bats to put in to his kit back - then another hour after he has put his mum's and dad's on working out which one to walk out to bat with)

Quote from: jonpinson on May 27, 2011, 02:21:26 PM

Zen is something that only comes with high end bats and quickly runs out, thus the only way to have Zen is to keep buying expensive gear.

this really is Zen at its best

rp27 · « **Reply #71 on:** May 27, 2011, 05:29:41 PM »

Quote from: jonpinson on May 27, 2011, 02:21:26 PM

Zen is something that only comes with high end bats and quickly runs out, thus the only way to have Zen is to keep buying expensive gear.

lol

jonpinson · « **Reply #72 on:** May 28, 2011, 07:27:08 PM »

I'd also try wearing all 8 or 9 pairs of expensive pads you bought, might keep you from playing shots on the walk.

Cover_Drive · « **Reply #73 on:** May 28, 2011, 07:40:11 PM »

Jon what the fu*k is your problem?

Its my efing money not yours! I can spend on booze, in bars, on drugs etc why do you give a fu*ck about it?

kalph · « **Reply #74 on:** May 28, 2011, 08:03:23 PM »

i cant find the video link?

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