1 to 1 coaching after 10+ years out of the game
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1 to 1 coaching after 10+ years out of the game
« on: May 11, 2024, 01:47:17 PM »

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I had my first nets session after 10+ years away from the game and naturally I was terrible. I wasn't able to put much away at all, even some absolute pies! I'm looking to get some 1 to 1 coaching to quickly improve and get better so I dont embarrass myself as much. Im based in Portsmouth so happy to travel anywhere in Hampshire and even guildford/surrey or chichester/sussex way.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated
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Re: 1 to 1 coaching after 10+ years out of the game
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2024, 07:38:14 PM »

Hit balls! You'll have lost ball-sense. Don't get over-technical.

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Re: 1 to 1 coaching after 10+ years out of the game
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2024, 08:39:57 AM »

Thanks for your reply. Will hiring a net and hitting against a bowling machine help? I will only get 8 minutes in the nets once a week!
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Re: 1 to 1 coaching after 10+ years out of the game
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2024, 10:14:54 AM »

Eight minutes once a week won't help much - especially if it's against rubbish bowling! Keep your head still and play the straight ball straight.
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Re: 1 to 1 coaching after 10+ years out of the game
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2024, 07:13:47 AM »

As per elsewhere, if you can get to South London I would suggest checking out NET in Clapham/Battersea - Callum is really good and the facility itself is excellent. Wouldn't say it's cheap, but if it's something you're interested in definitely worth considering; his Instagram also gives you an indication of how he does things
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Re: 1 to 1 coaching after 10+ years out of the game
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2024, 03:12:31 PM »

Thanks for your reply. Will hiring a net and hitting against a bowling machine help? I will only get 8 minutes in the nets once a week!

A net would absolutely help getting your eye back. I would suggest looking at looking at hiring a lane a bola machine in somewhere like Serious Cricket in Dummer (Basingstoke Hants) or Eversley Cricket Centre which is Hook in Hants!
A few old timers on this forum have frequented both on a number of occasions! Also worth putting feelers out on this forum as I am sure that you could get a few people to join you!
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Re: 1 to 1 coaching after 10+ years out of the game
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2024, 07:17:59 PM »

A net would absolutely help getting your eye back. I would suggest looking at looking at hiring a lane a bola machine in somewhere like Serious Cricket in Dummer (Basingstoke Hants) or Eversley Cricket Centre which is Hook in Hants!
A few old timers on this forum have frequented both on a number of occasions! Also worth putting feelers out on this forum as I am sure that you could get a few people to join you!

As someone who sends 95% of their life at Serious, I would recommend it! Especially if you’re looking for a coaching session as the coaches are brilliant.

Eversley has the one benefit of having a self feeder, so you can just rock up and hit on your own!
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