Topic: form-hit out or battle it out (Read 9408 times)

ppccopener · « **on:** May 01, 2016, 06:26:01 PM »

Has any other batters experienced a lengthy loss of form and confidence?

If so maybe some could advise their thought process to break to cycle of low scores.
I hope this thread may assist some stick in a rut and perhaps to look at things from a different perspective.

Some of on here may know what a soul destroying game this can be but also others may have experience of some advise they received that helped them or perhaps something they worked out for themselves....
It's early season of course but you never know what others are thinking...so I'm asking

Any replies appreciated.

Giraffe208 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 01, 2016, 06:33:20 PM »

Form dips, that's life unfortunately otherwise we wouldn't be sat behind a keyboard as much as we do, we'd be playing more cricket and a better level at that.

The longer you bat, the more bad balls you will face. The more bad balls you face, the more likely you are to put some away. Just as low scores can come together, so can runs.

Just be patient and play the game for enjoyment. There is nothing worse than not scoring runs but at the same time, there aren't many feelings in sport better than scoring runs in my opinion.

Blank Bats · « **Reply #2 on:** May 01, 2016, 06:35:46 PM »

Clear ur mind, concentrate 110% on the ball, look to play straight and don't try to hit the ball too hard. Wait for the bad balls, runs will come.

JB · « **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2016, 06:42:11 PM »

Quote from: Blank Bats on May 01, 2016, 06:35:46 PM

Clear ur mind, concentrate 110% on the ball, look to play straight and don't try to hit the ball too hard. Wait for the bad balls, runs will come.

Fully agree with this, best thing I watched was Ricky Pontings masterclass where he said every ball he focused and told himself 'watch the ball' 3 times as the bowler runs in, helps me concentrate

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2016, 07:46:38 PM »

I employ the same technique (or lack of) to both cricket and golf.

If I'm not playing as well as I'd like I tend to think too much about what's going wrong. This means I end up concentrating too hard on technical stuff to do the basics (hit the ball) well.

My advice, forget being technically correct, just have a net where you see ball and hit ball. You'll eventually just click and your confidence will be back.

kenbriooo · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2016, 07:55:39 PM »

I agree that the longer that you bat the more scoring opportunities you'll face, yet I know the negative mindset of being in a rut will mean you could say you're more likely to face more balls that'll get you out!

Watch the ball, watch the ball and watch the ball!! Don't over complicate things and enjoy it.

Easier said than done I should know!

Don't forget that if things don't go your way in can be for a number of reasons out of your hands. I got stuck in a rut where every innings was either coming in for a few overs and get runs or get out or we had lost 4/5 quick wickets and we're on our way to a hiding!

Buzz · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2016, 07:58:17 PM »

If you are struggling it is really important to look at your practice.
Are you practicing - if not then a little won't hurt!
What is the quality of your practice like? Are you practicing bad habits?
Are you over practicing?

Go for a run and seek to clear your mind (as others have said).

I also think it is important to feel bad on ball if you are out of form, so have some throw downs where you just try to hit the ball.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2016, 08:05:24 PM »

Quote from: Buzz on May 01, 2016, 07:58:17 PM

If you are struggling it is really important to look at your practice.
Are you practicing - if not then a little won't hurt!
What is the quality of your practice like? Are you practicing bad habits?
Are you over practicing?

Go for a run and seek to clear your mind (as others have said).

I also think it is important to feel bad on ball if you are out of form, so have some throw downs where you just try to hit the ball.

Over practice??

Buzz · « **Reply #8 on:** May 01, 2016, 08:12:34 PM »

Quote from: ProCricketer1982 on May 01, 2016, 08:05:24 PM

Over practice??

I think I meant practice the same things over and over again, rather than having variety to the way you practice.

ppccopener · « **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2016, 06:12:09 AM »

A short note of thanks for everyone who has replied to this thread,some good thinking has gone into the replies
Wishing all a good start to the season.

Kulli · « **Reply #10 on:** May 04, 2016, 06:31:19 AM »

The best advice i was given waas not to over think it, if you're already letting it pray on your mind and making decisions like grind it out of hit myself out of it then it's having an effect on your game. Just try and clear your mind and bat as you usually do, one ball at a time.

thedon · « **Reply #11 on:** May 04, 2016, 06:55:27 AM »

Relax yourself. Sing yourself a song. I had my best season last year after coming back from an ankle fracture. Didn't play for 2 seasons. I was just grateful being able to participate. This lifted any stress or nerves I had at the crease, which slloed me to play freely

uknsaunders · « **Reply #12 on:** May 04, 2016, 07:44:32 AM »

What actually is form? It's simply a mindset. You think you are in good/not good form on the basis of a few innings. You/people build an assumption based on statistics that doesn't take into account the circumstances of the end result. Your technique hasn't changed, you are still the same player you were 3-4 weeks ago. I had a poor season a couple of years ago, but it was a combination of coming in for the slog, getting good balls and the odd lousy shot. Had nothing to do with being out of form, I just hadn't spent enough time at the crease to build a score. I just spent some time in the middle in a sunday game and got use to doing the basics again. Practise doesn't hurt either.

bk · « **Reply #13 on:** May 04, 2016, 07:56:06 AM »

Cricket's an unfair game. Once you accept that it becomes easier to get over slumps in form. We've all had innings where we couldn't lay bat on ball for a few overs. The more you relax and stop over-thinking the easier it is to get back in nick. I'd suggest having a few scoops the night before, chatting about anything except cricket in between overs and not getting too hung-up on forum advice!

edge · « **Reply #14 on:** May 04, 2016, 07:59:56 AM »

Play a Sunday game with a raging hangover, if you're struggling just to concentrate on batting then you won't be wasting energy worrying about how you got out early last week!

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