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[LMQ21]

Having failed to trouble the scorers in the last 4 innings I have played I find myself somewhat in a rut when I go out to bat. Having started the season with a 27, 28*, 20*, 16 and 14 I felt confident and calm at the crease.

However I now approach the crease with a mindset of, don't get out, don't miss the ball, your going to get out. I feel like I am sledging myself.

Does anyone have any advice how you can get out of a rut or any good advice for changing your mental game.

[The Palmist]

How did you get out in last 4 games?

[LMQ21]

In order:

LBW - right arm over swinging it back in - trying to play to leg - 6 runs

Bowled - right arm over cut in - trying to defend lol - 0 runs

LBW - right arm over spin  - trying to hit straight bat and pad - 4 runs

Bowled - right arm over straight - trying to slog it to be honest - 1 run

[The Palmist]

LMQ1...are you putting too much pressure on yourself to score from the first ball?

You need to start by working on your defence then you play in the V...no more cut shots. Keep your head down and let the ball come to you. Sounds to me it is time we get back to basics.

[Buzz]

play yourself in a bit more

[no1northernbloke]

Every time you think don't do something your mind has to think about that eventuality. Don't think of a pink elephant... you have to think of the elephant. Change the emphasis to 'push the singles' 'work the gaps' 'put away half volleys'


Take away the 'don't' will immediately help

Even better clear your mind and watch the ball. Rely on your practice and technique to see you get into the right positions

[beaver5]

This happened to me a number of years ago. I got on a bad run and my confidence went which then resulted in getting 4 ducks in a row. I helped out my brother-in-law's team a week later and scratched around on 0 for ages. Then I said to myself this team have never seen me play before just be positive, if I get out no one will mind if I've given it a go. I looked to attack whenever possible and finished 89 not out and we won. That innings changed me and my mental attitude as a cricket ever since. I'm much more relaxed and look to attack where possible and I as accept that I will fail as much as I succeed. Forget about failing, because you will as even the best players in the world do, just be positive and believe in yourself and you'll be surprised how often it will go well for you.