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[oldfudger]

Needed to get some footage done to send to a club hence the short clips on you tube No1 thro to 7 batting    & 1 bowling

here links to a couple, no shots have been cut just edited to allow to see some shots from behind, side, front on and slow motion reply

please comment (constructively)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmS2KJqKewE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCTPvRM-XEk

[Sivlar13]

Nothing really to work on, looked like it was on pretty sharp so you looked good in there. When playing those drives  off the front foot, really drive through with your whole body, your head could probably go further towards the ball. But as I say, looked really good.

[19reading87]

My only concern is that your pads are on the wrong legs.....

Apart from that you look very good mate

[Big Mac]

I have zero coaching experience so take this all with a pinch of salt...

When bowling, the top half of the action is out of sync with the bottom half.





As you can see in the still, the ball has been released and you haven't fully planted your front foot yet, so any energy you should generate from your hip drive/rotation is totally wasted because the ball is halfway down the pitch by the time your right hip comes round.

Compare that to these guys:







Ignore Rashid's eyes though, maybe if he looked at where he wanted to land the ball he wouldn't be a club level leggie. 



If you can get your bowling arm coming over with your hip/back leg coming through then you'll become a more dangerous bowler but it'll probably take quite a bit of work.

[Big Mac]

My only concern is that your pads are on the wrong legs.....

Apart from that you look very good mate

He's only got one pair of legs, where else are his pads meant to go?!

[19reading87]

He's only got one pair of legs, where else are his pads meant to go?!

Certain Kookaburra pads (like these) have more canes on one pad which is meant to go on the front leg...

[horseman]

Certain Kookaburra pads (like these) have more canes on one pad which is meant to go on the front leg...

pad nerd!!!

[oldfudger]

Thanks Big Mac very good point something to work on over off season

With batting Im looking to stand taller/straighter to help with head position, balance etc
plus work on my overall body flexibility 

[Number4]

The only major flaw I can see is that you are facing the wrong way and your right hand needs to be at the bottom of the handle

[Buzz]

I have zero coaching experience so take this all with a pinch of salt...

When bowling, the top half of the action is out of sync with the bottom half.





As you can see in the still, the ball has been released and you haven't fully planted your front foot yet, so any energy you should generate from your hip drive/rotation is totally wasted because the ball is halfway down the pitch by the time your right hip comes round.

Compare that to these guys:







Ignore Rashid's eyes though, maybe if he looked at where he wanted to land the ball he wouldn't be a club level leggie. 



If you can get your bowling arm coming over with your hip/back leg coming through then you'll become a more dangerous bowler but it'll probably take quite a bit of work.

This is a great spot, you are bowling slightly off the wrong foot. Big Mac is spot on.

[uknsaunders]

Bowling machines have their place but they tend to make players look better than they are ie. you know exactly where the ball is going so it's easier to sync your movements and get in position. Would be very interesting to see a general net video against a mixture of bowlers. You look pretty technically sound to me though!

[nudgemaster]

I am no expert.

Though last year when I paid for coaching the coach tried to eliminate my movement after striking the ball.

I feel more comfortable moving afterwards (like the guy in videos) though I was encouraged not to do this.

What are you guys thoughts on this??

[Buzz]

Definitely don't move after your shot.

Explanation here... https://youtu.be/LApFGNi42Z0:

[ElPerro]

Definitely don't move after your shot.

Explanation here... https://youtu.be/LApFGNi42Z0:

I like the logic there, quick question though. In your opinion what do you think is the most common cause of people following thug with their hips?

For me, I always attribute it to trying to over hit the ball and then compensating for the loss of balance as a result but I'd be keen to get your thoughts.

[Buzz]

@ElPerro I think you are right.
But it looses you power and timing through the shot. If you move that is weight transfer not going into the ball.