Topic: Heavy legs (Read 6546 times)

InternalTraining · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2017, 01:25:07 PM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on July 17, 2017, 01:14:25 PM

What happens when the ball hits them? If proper infield markers are hard/expensive to come by where you are, then just cut some off cuts of linoleum flooring into discs.

If a ball hits any object on the ground other than a marker, the fielding side is hit with a 5 runs penalty. Since people hide the bottle under the marker, ball hitting a marker (camouflaged bottled) doesn't result in a penalty although I have to say I have never seen a ball hitting a 30 yard marker (or a bottle under a marker).

We also use round disks which are the proper 30 yard markers but people still put bottles under them and place the marker at an angle on the ground with the disk side facing the pitch. People take their hydration very seriously, funny looking 30 yard disk markers are a negligible price to pay.

petehosk · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2017, 05:12:08 PM »

If you are fielding and it's a very hot/humid day then simply ensure that drinks are brought out every 15 overs. Or if really hot then every 10 overs!
No need to bring bottles onto the field IMO.
For bowlers bowling in boiling hot weather, simply ensure there is a water bottle waiting for them at fine leg/third man every 2 overs to keep them hydrated.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 17, 2017, 05:25:33 PM »

Quote from: edge on July 17, 2017, 01:03:33 PM

100% serious, every British clubbie will tell you it's a good game when you get proper squash ratios! Makes all the difference if your small cup of water for the innings is actually drinkable ha.

I'd rather have a weaker squash than an overly strong one though...
Nothing worse than stopping for drinks midway through a spell, only for the orange to create a thirst rather than quench it!

GoodLeave · « **Reply #18 on:** July 17, 2017, 05:36:19 PM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on July 17, 2017, 05:25:33 PM

I'd rather have a weaker squash than an overly strong one though...
Nothing worse than stopping for drinks midway through a spell, only for the orange to create a thirst rather than quench it!

The struggle is real.

Round our way, the only "Orange" in the squash is the colouring. Feels like a punishment most of the time.

I'd rather have drinks out every 10 overs than be hiding bottles under disks/cones.

What happens if the ball ricochets off a cone/pitched disk and goes past a fielder for a boundary?

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #19 on:** July 17, 2017, 05:46:34 PM »

Having played cricket in the heat of Barbados and Australia as well as England, i cannot see the need to have a drink literally on your person or positioned on the 30 yard circle. If a drink simply must be on the field of play put it behind the keeper where the helmets are stored? Have a drink every over or 2 if really necessary.

Chalkie · « **Reply #20 on:** July 17, 2017, 07:20:16 PM »

Hydration is a big issue, especially for bowlers and batsmen on a long innings.

We usually have squash at 22 overs, but on very hot days move it to 15 and 30. I have regularly opened the bowling this season, often 10-12 overs straight, so also put a water bottle at fine leg, it's essential. I have taken to adding one of those electrolyte tablets to it, doesn't taste great but really helps.

As I edge towards 50 I am also finding I need to do plenty of stretching before and after the game to minimise heavy legs and stiffness that evening and next day.

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #21 on:** July 17, 2017, 07:41:08 PM »

Only play once a week and have the same problem after fielding it's due to using certain muscles and tendons They tighten and Your legs then tire when I was playing 4 times a week didn't have a problem as always flexible due to reqular fielding

tommo256 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 17, 2017, 08:02:03 PM »

Wear compression tights, the decent ones from Canterbury

Sivlar13 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 17, 2017, 08:15:22 PM »

Quote from: tommo256 on July 17, 2017, 08:02:03 PM

Wear compression tights, the decent ones from Canterbury

I keep in SubSports ones, they're cheaper and decent!

Bruce · « **Reply #24 on:** July 17, 2017, 09:07:51 PM »

Might sound silly but with the abnormally decent weather we've had I reckon the ground is a lot firmer than previous years which will tire the legs out further.
Foam rolling will help.
I picked up a foam roller and spikey massage ball for�14 posted on amazin last week

ppccopener · « **Reply #25 on:** July 17, 2017, 09:13:39 PM »

Quote from: Bruce on July 17, 2017, 09:07:51 PM

Might sound silly but with the abnormally decent weather we've had I reckon the ground is a lot firmer than previous years which will tire the legs out further.
Foam rolling will help.
I picked up a foam roller and spikey massage ball for�14 posted on amazin last week

I was thinking that as well Bruce, I don't normally get quite so bad leg ache as the last month fielding. I got decent adidas spikes but so suffer pretty bad pains in the heels.

Might try trainers this saturday but whatever I wear I'm going to warm up double and take on board a lot of fluid during the game.

i can't remember fielding on such hard ground either!

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 17, 2017, 10:25:53 PM »

At my old club we used to keep drinks in the sprinkler covers just lift up and put back if your lucky enough to have those. I used to play at a level where you could field up to 64 overs and you need lots of liquids and I found banana's really helped used to eat at least two at the start and at lunch with lots of stretching in between im also a wicket keeper so warm down stretching was as important if not more so than warm up stretches.

LBWCandidate · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2017, 12:16:09 AM »

Quote from: InternalTraining on July 17, 2017, 01:11:53 PM

We put bottles under these...

https://www.soccersavings.com/nike-training-cones-(10-pack)?SITE_ID=R1066&CID=PLA&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwLHLBRDEARIsAN1A1Q6DCh8qGBDLM-uevGTSU84yuytpgfJkPqvupSc7b94tl9HIwFbg5hoaAsjOEALw_wcB

^ We use them as 30 yard markers.

We use similar markers. Some people keep water bottles under them or on the boundary lines since it is 37-38 degrees and humid.

Do some cardio at the gym, stretch before the game & in between overs, hydrate, wear good quality shoes and sit down when you get a chance.

play-yourself-in · « **Reply #28 on:** July 18, 2017, 02:47:42 AM »

Keep hydrated and make sure you stretch before, during and after the innings. A banana or something with slow release carbs around 20/25 overs may well help too. Yoga and Pilates are a great way to prolong a sporting career. Ryan Giggs swore by yoga, and he had a very strenuous lifestyle both on and off the pitch!

hopwoodbear · « **Reply #29 on:** July 18, 2017, 02:42:36 PM »

i always wondered why bowling/fielding for 50 overs and 10/15/20 overs batting /umpiring took it out of me so much the next day

then i read up on the ridiculous distances you cover when bowling/fielding 50 overs and worked out i'm covering some serious mileage

swim the next morning helps but getting stiffer every year

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