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[Davehugh]

I'm currently working really hard on my fitness in the off season I'm aiming to be able to squat 140kgs bench 90kgs and deadlift 160kgs before pre season kicks off fully in Jan and March. I'm trying to get to two cardio based fitness classes with the aim of this improving my all round cricket but mainly my batting average next season. Ive always been very sporty and in relatively good nick fitness wise although probably pretty good compared to my team mates I would say that my general fitness levels last season were at the lowest they have been for a long while.

 My questions are has anyone else seen a significant increase in performance by really working on there phys can I expect to see this correlate to a higher batting average or are traditional net sessions the way to go and how fit and strong are county pros and the international players so I can compare against.

Thanks

[Churchy1989]

Yes it would work, but just lifting weights is not the answer, you need a strong core for batting, quick foot movement, concentration and dynamic movements.

Also make sure if you are going weights to use both front and back muscles, checkout pryzm cricket page, they have an of season training plan, but if you watch the vid, it links into other videos they made, some use full.

Above is my opinion, I'm not a sports coach.

[dcullen8]

whilst you arent going to suddenly become an exceptional cricketer, being more agile in the field or recovering quicker from running that quick single is only going to improve your game in one way or another.

[Tailendfielder]

Straight answer is yes. Improves concentration, so in theroy you will make better decisions. Strong core will aide balance as well.

[InternalTraining]

I'm currently working really hard on my fitness in the off season I'm aiming to be able to squat 140kgs bench 90kgs and deadlift 160kgs before pre season kicks off fully in Jan and March. I'm trying to get to two cardio based fitness classes with the aim of this improving my all round cricket but mainly my batting average next season.

You are doing the right thing. You will see improvements in your average next year.

I would also recommend one session of nets in front of a bowling machine all by yourself - your goal is to work on eliminating any weaknesses that you have in your batting. If you can a find coach, that will be even better.

My questions are has anyone else seen a significant increase in performance by really working on there phys can I expect to see this correlate to a higher batting average or are traditional net sessions the way to go and how fit and strong are county pros and the international players so I can compare against.

In short, Yes. I combined it with good net sessions based on new batting techniques.

[Stuey]

My questions are has anyone else seen a significant increase in performance by really working on there phys can I expect to see this correlate to a higher batting average or are traditional net sessions the way to go and how fit and strong are county pros and the international players so I can compare against.

Being 'fitter' and 'stronger' will aid your batting , but in what context you use both terms are relative. For example is training strength for a 1rep max going to help your batting, probably not, is marathon running for fitness  going to help your batting.....again probably not.
Training with sub max loads, for strength/power endurance in a gpp programme would be a good route to take along with an emphasis on mobility, to which degree depends on your age and injuries.
Why have you selected those weights/goals out of interest?

[Buzz]

Look up steffan Jones' cricket strength website. Lots of good stuff there.

[HallamKeeper]

Along with fitness is there anything else you can do in the off season? Mental fitness I suppose. Sight training, concentration and reaction exercises etc?

[InternalTraining]

Look up steffan Jones' cricket strength website. Lots of good stuff there.

It is bowlers, didn't see anything for batsmen.

Any programs for batsmen?

[Buzz]

I like the inzamam approach.
Sit on a deck chair and eat cake

[GoodLeave]

Along with fitness is there anything else you can do in the off season? Mental fitness I suppose. Sight training, concentration and reaction exercises etc?

Sight training? This sound like something we can all do!

Step 1: Look at something really far away.
Step 2: Break - Tea/Cigarette
Step 3: Repeat.

[InternalTraining]

I like the inzamam approach.
Sit on a deck chair and eat cake

Hehehe.

What about people who are not Inzamam or don't have his skills?

[WalkingWicket37]

Can I just point out cricket is a sport where you stand doing nothing for most of the game, you then have a break for tea and cake before you sit watching your teammates do the batting.
Is fitness really a requirement?

[smilley792]

Play Xbox and or PlayStation 5through the winter.  Good for reaction training and apparently hand eye coordination!!


If you quick enough to take down a sniper on battlefield one, reacting to the ball at first slip will be easy........

[Sivlar13]

The main reason I get out in the 20s is down to my fitness. I get tired and lose concentration! The fitter you are, the longer you concentrate, the longer you bat. That's my opinion anyway.