Topic: Batting Practice (Read 2108 times)

pacman75cricket · « **on:** February 06, 2011, 08:45:23 PM »

We have just got a Bowling machine & cage.

Coach is planning on training on used pitches with cage & bowling machine to replicate match conditions for batsmen.(practice on own pitch)

Was wandering what is the best way to use bowling machine / cage is it best just to use bowling machine to groove shoots in nets & practice with cage.

Thoughts much appreciated

johan95 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2011, 08:55:11 PM »

Focus on one particular shot, which you will use in a match, eg. Cut...therefore playing on a used pitch would provide conditions reflective of a match. Or get him to mix it up completely, in terms of pace, swing length everything, and see what you can do

- a lot can be achieved with a Bowling Machine I must admit.

Buzz · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2011, 08:58:17 PM »

It is almost as if you have come around my house and looked at the notes I have for my book and posted this topic. I have been drafting something on this for the last day or so... my over thought thesis on this subject will follow in the next day or so.
Well done for getting yourself set up with this kit!

johan95 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2011, 09:02:23 PM »

Looking forward to the advice Buzz

pacman75cricket · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2011, 09:26:10 PM »

Me too, should have had the answers if i nicked Buzz's notes

pacman75cricket · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2011, 08:18:42 AM »

Think everyone is waiting for you Buzz

Buzz · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:07:45 AM »

oh. Here goes nothing...

Using a bowling machine for practice
Those lucky enough to access a bowling machine should really use this to the best possible ends. The fact is that the bowling machine is the best tool for practicing a specific shot and allowing you repeat this over and over again � and repetition usually leads to good execution under pressure.

However most people use the bowling to receive some nice half volley�s to practice their favourite shots � which is a total waste of time and leads to bad habits.

My suggestion is that you break the bowling machine session down by the number of sets (buckets) of balls you will receive. Typically this will be about 4 sets per half hour session � with about 25 balls in each set � I would deliberately do this to get you used to facing 100 balls and subsequently the most common number of balls a ton is scored off in club cricket.

So set one � �play yourself in set� use a comfortable speed � somewhere where you aren�t afraid but challenges you. This can be anywhere between 55mph and 75mph. You want the ball to be bouncing over off stump on a good length � so you get used to playing the line of off stump, with the natural variation from the bowling machine allowing you to play forward or back so you really get your feet moving. Play this first set hard � really concentrate, get your eye in � this isn�t the time to change what you are doing just to work your feet and get your eye in � just like you do in a match. Game situation practice is really important.

Set two � this is your �technique set� you and the �coach� feeding the ball should agree where the weakness are in your technique and this set should be spent working on a series of balls working out a method to play that weakness � once you have found a way grove the technique until you are happy with it.

Set three � �attacking set� go back to the same setting as set one � but play more aggressively � work your attacking shots � but with a view to not giving your wicket away. This is where usually players try to premeditate and plant their front foot before the ball is fed � this should be avoided at all costs.

Set four � �final set� ask the �coach� feeding the machine to mix up your weak areas with your stronger shots � allowing you to practice your run scoring areas while testing your newly worked on technique.

Do play shots and have a few at the end to ensure you finish full of confidence � but you want to come away feeling like you have had a positive session

Hope this helps � as usual, just my thoughts � take what you like and leave what you don�t

19reading87 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:18:07 AM »

Buzz you've just killed 15 mins of work.

tbarnfield99 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2011, 10:13:57 AM »

with regards to using a match pitch with the bowling machine. I'm not overly confident that this is worthwhile. We train on a grass wicket as well as an artificial one. but using the bowling machine with the bowling machine balls on a normal pitch delivers inconsistent variations. if you're thinking about using old cricket balls in the machine then stop! they come out at all different angles and seam around everywhere. i would suggest having bowlers using normal balls on the match pitch for the first half of your session, and then using the bowling machine to fine tune any areas of your game you are wanting to improve. for example the cut shot. start by using tennis balls, perfecting your foot movement and hand position. then moving onto the bowling machine.hope this helps.

pacman75cricket · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2011, 07:31:47 AM »

Was wandering whether it would be better to have mixed sessions as bowling machine sounds great for shot grooving etc.

Would it be better to face proper bowlers to get used to sighting the ball from the hand.

golders · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2011, 08:21:48 AM »

always good to mix sessions up,if possible, though in reality, indoor (when everyone wants a bat and you may be limited to 20 mins like I was on sunday), it may give you time only to focus on one thing at a time.

So think about what it is you want?do you want to face bowlers? if so, maybe a net against them and then 30 throw downs grooving a shot eg on drive.

Do you want to reassess your technique/is there something really wrong? in this case facing bowlers isnt ideal as the coach will have to stop the net and discuss verious things with you- throw downs, sidearm/ bola machine are better for this I feel.

Or do you want to add more shots to you armoury? Again throw downs, even underarms with a tenn is ball practising sweep reverse sweep slop sweep, or short bowlers fired at you with a tennis racket can be good.

personally, I am looking at my game and thinking, what should I be doing to improve it? just turning up and facing bowler week after week wont help me improve, i dont think, as I have some technical issues to address.

For example; My bat face is closing on impact- I want to grove my sots 'through the v', via throw downs and machine, then bowlers.
I need to improve on the short ball, im blocking too many half trackers- need to pick up length quicker and get into position quicke- will work on hand eye coordination with teenis ball and racket, then thrown downs, then bola machine- How quick a bumper can I face and still smash it, whilst having it under control??

Finally, I want to work on my sweep, maybe add a reverse to the armoury, and improve my hitting over the top.

make sure that you are getting what you want from practice, im sure you can find a mate who is up for throw downs, as some people like to turn up and 'just have a net!'

golders · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2011, 08:23:34 AM »

sorry about the typos, see if u can find an amusing one in there!

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