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Subject: 2540
Posted: 08 May 2012 at 7:12pm

sometimes i am in good touch with my batting but during batting in same good touch i lost my balance and i m not able to time the ball well and i get out quickly ...kindly suggest me what to do...]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 19:12:31 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=221049#221049 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : I have been struggling to keep... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220965#220965 Author: Swinger 01
Subject: 2540
Posted: 19 April 2012 at 7:44pm

I have been struggling to keep my consistancy when bowling any tips on how i could keep to off stump?Confused]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:44:24 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220965#220965 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : Adam, to get more power, buy a... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220953#220953 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2540
Posted: 18 April 2012 at 5:50am

Adam, to get more power, buy a bat with a more powerful sweet spot.  For more elevation, get more underneath the ball and hit upwards.  To get stronger, doing weights or push ups will help you hit the ball harder.  Such exercises increase fast twitch muscle, hence you'll be able to swing the bat at a faster rate.  Chris Gayle does a lot of gym work, which helps him to muscle those balls effortlessly at times.

About the bats, truth be told, if you're strong enough and connect on the sweet spot of even the lowest range cricket bat, the ball will go over the ropes.  Better blades mostly help with timed shots along the ground or mistimed strokes to carry over the ropes.  I've used lowest range bats, and even hit big sixes off the toe of the bat due to my power.
]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:50:46 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220953#220953 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : Dhurri, use Gatorade, they're... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220952#220952 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2540
Posted: 18 April 2012 at 5:46am

Dhurri, use Gatorade, they're extremely good in keeping you hydrated.  But that's for hydration, for extra stamina, you will have to do some jogging sessions to build Stamina.  Everything in life feels so much easier when you are quite fit.]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:46:03 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220952#220952 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : I have good technique and timing,... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220895#220895 Author: adam96
Subject: 2540
Posted: 11 April 2012 at 1:02pm

I have good technique and timing, I open the batting in 20-20 and either open or bat 3 or 5in longer matches. I'm 15 and quite strong I also am a pace bowler. How can I hit the ball harder more effortlessly and also get more elevation on shots if I want to.

Edited by adam96 - 11 April 2012 at 1:07pm]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:02:12 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220895#220895 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : hi all.. hope the season is... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220862#220862 Author: dhurri
Subject: 2540
Posted: 08 April 2012 at 9:54am

hi all.. hope the season is going fine for you all. 

It's getting pretty hot here in mumbai with summer picking up. 
I am a wicket keeper. With humidity level high as well, I tend to sweat a lot while keeping wickets and feel exhausted. 

Please advise, if you see ways to maintain energy levels when the weather's hot. BTW.. I do smoke so that could be one factor affecting my energy levels (more in summer).

thks.


Edited by dhurri - 08 April 2012 at 11:29pm]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:54:56 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220862#220862 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : Why I ask is because if your backbone... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220688#220688 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2540
Posted: 27 March 2012 at 3:24am

Why I ask is because if your backbone disc have slipped (which is not quite noticeable in our day to day activities), then it affects the body's coordination and functioning in one way or the other.  That can be one reason for weak muscle feelings at times (it does not mean you are weak, but at times you get a weakish feeling until you warm up well or been training).

I use to get pain at my sides (stitches) when jogging, and I thought it was because I was very unfit, weak abs etc.  One time I visit the chiropractor, as I was getting shoulder pain, as I thought my shoulder was out of place.  It turns out my backbone was out of placed.  I got an adjustment, and from that, I enjoy much longer jogging sessions, and don't get shoulder pains anymore.  My lower back is still weak though, which now needs regular sessions of stretches mainly to get it back in shape, but i haven't been following a program given to me, so until I do, i'll have to live with it that way for now.
]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:24:19 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220688#220688 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : nope not at all, why do you ask.... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220677#220677 Author: Shane Warnabee
Subject: 2540
Posted: 26 March 2012 at 4:53pm

nope not at all, why do you ask. I know its because my shoulders are too tense or something, as i said on somedaqys i bowl with the 'proper technique' and in those days i bowl really well. I'm really depressed because of this and the worst part is i know i can be a really good bowler but this problem is really preventing me from playing good cricket. Even when i bat my shoulders prevent me from batting properly..i don't know what to do man.. i've asked many coaches but they don't seem to understand my problem lol]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:53:43 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220677#220677 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : Do you have a weak lower back?... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220675#220675 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2540
Posted: 26 March 2012 at 4:18pm

Do you have a weak lower back? Or back muscles that gives pain?]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:18:15 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220675#220675 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : no mate it isnt that, i dont think... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220637#220637 Author: Shane Warnabee
Subject: 2540
Posted: 23 March 2012 at 7:38pm

no mate it isnt that, i dont think its anything to do with nervousness, its just that its naturally tense, i think i used to try to grip the ball to hard to generate more turn and as a result my full arm is 'tight' now, even when i practise by myself i have the same problem. However once or twice a month, my arms seem to be 'normal' again and during those days i bowl really well, i know its a technique issue. I'm sorry man, i know this sounds really weird but i myslef don't know what the exact problem is, but its really messing up by bowling and because of it i cant bowl pace, offspin or anything.]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:38:59 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220637#220637 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : If you're tense, its probably... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220613#220613 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2540
Posted: 22 March 2012 at 5:20pm

If you're tense, its probably a confidence thing.  If you're mentally weak, in that who is batting is having an effect on your mind, and making you nervous, then you'll be a major wreck on the field of play.

]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:20:52 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220613#220613 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : thx for the help man..you... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220610#220610 Author: Shane Warnabee
Subject: 2540
Posted: 22 March 2012 at 4:43pm

thx for the help man..you were the only one who replied so far...its really hard to explain but i think the main problem with my arm is that its really tense, i mean really tense...whch prevents me from getting the full range of motion from my arm..i don't know no matter how much i try to i still cant keep my arm from getting stiff...any tips?]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:43:57 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220610#220610 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : I can't quite clearly understand... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220564#220564 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2540
Posted: 20 March 2012 at 12:49am

I can't quite clearly understand what you mean.  Once you deliver a Cricket ball, you practically made the 360.  If you mean your arm is not straight up, and you are delivering more in a round arm fashion, then that is not a problem.  Each action, whether conventional or round arm, has its advantages, and luckily for you, a leg spinner can use a high arm or round arm and still unleash the full range of his armoury, unlike an off spinner.

But you need to give more details.
]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:49:57 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220564#220564 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : Hi Guys, i have a weird problem... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220558#220558 Author: Shane Warnabee
Subject: 2540
Posted: 19 March 2012 at 3:35pm

Hi Guys, i have a weird problem with my bowling. Over the past few years i just cant seem to rotate my arm properly. My arm always comes at an angle when i bowl and doesnt make the full 360 degrees. This problem only occurs with my right arm. I'm pretty sure i dont have any injury as i get no pain at all. As a result because of this problem i cant bowl properly and get any flight when bowling spin. I'm very frustrated and depressed. What can be the problem?]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:35:38 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=220558#220558 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : Originally posted by onebite2I'm... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=218074#218074 Author: freddy
Subject: 2540
Posted: 26 October 2011 at 11:59am

Originally posted by onebite2

I'm 13 yrs old and need some help improve my bowling Action. I get criticized for chucking sometimes. There isn't anything wrong with bowling action as such.. My arm does straight and rotate completely. My friends say i stop for few milliseconds before i release the bowl and its chucking rather than bowling and i don't chuck/throw every single bowl. Looks like out of 6 bowls, probably 2/3 are throw downs according to them. So i need to know how and when release to the bowl in a nice way so that it's not chucking. I saw online videos but none of them show how/when to release the ball. Maybe i need to make minor adjustment to release the ball right away along with arm movement.
Please give me some steps/tips so that i can practice day in/out along with ball release movement.

Thanks!



You should release the ball pretty much at the top of the arc of your bowling action. Make sure to pull down with your front arm, and focus your gaze on where you want the ball to pitch.

To ensure you don't throw, practice your action in front of the mirror in slow motion. Repeat this practiced action at the nets, and ask for feedback on whether you are still chucking.
]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:59:47 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=218074#218074 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : when you bowl do you literally... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=217210#217210 Author: quickie1992
Subject: 2540
Posted: 08 September 2011 at 7:41pm

when you bowl do you literally run up and rotate your arm? 

]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:41:45 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=217210#217210 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : I'm 13 yrs old and need some... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=217146#217146 Author: onebite2
Subject: 2540
Posted: 06 September 2011 at 7:45pm

I'm 13 yrs old and need some help improve my bowling Action. I get criticized for chucking sometimes. There isn't anything wrong with bowling action as such.. My arm does straight and rotate completely. My friends say i stop for few milliseconds before i release the bowl and its chucking rather than bowling and i don't chuck/throw every single bowl. Looks like out of 6 bowls, probably 2/3 are throw downs according to them. So i need to know how and when release to the bowl in a nice way so that it's not chucking. I saw online videos but none of them show how/when to release the ball. Maybe i need to make minor adjustment to release the ball right away along with arm movement.
Please give me some steps/tips so that i can practice day in/out along with ball release movement.

Thanks!



]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:45:30 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=217146#217146 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : If you want to gain extra... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=216151#216151 Author: quickie1992
Subject: 2540
Posted: 14 July 2011 at 7:18pm

If you want to gain extra pace, it comes mostly from the hips.. Trying to use the arm to bowl quicker will just result in spraying the ball off and leg side..]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:18:02 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=216151#216151 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : Hi Matt,How are you getting on... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=215668#215668 Author: Max Power
Subject: 2540
Posted: 15 June 2011 at 1:42pm

Hi Matt,

How are you getting on now we're further into the season?

Are there no public outdoor nets you can go to for practice? I know it will still be an artificial surface but the more practice you have the better your timing will be.

Clobber is right about indoor nets v real pitches, I thought I was playing really well indoors but then the first 2 games of the season came as a bit of a shock!
]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:42:04 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=215668#215668 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : It's not really that you... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=215217#215217 Author: Clobber
Subject: 2540
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 1:59am

It's not really that you are doing anything wrong. The thing with indoor nets is that they tend to be bouncy and the ball comes onto the bat nicely. Then you venture outdoors onto claggy early season wickets, the ball doesn't come on anything like as nicely, and that is why you are going through your shots early.

There are some drills you can do, including one that a pro showed me last year where you play the shot in your head then play it for real to throwdowns (obviously this is a split second thing), but it's not something you want to be messing around doing in an actual match situation, so in my view the best thing you can do is tough it out, take your time getting started in each innings and the longer you last, the more your timing will come together.
]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 01:59:23 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=215217#215217 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : Hi all, I’ve just started playing... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=215146#215146 Author: MattC
Subject: 2540
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 9:01am

Hi all, I’ve just started playing cricket again after a 10 year break. I'll be the first to admit that I wasn't much good when I stopped playing and I’m still not much cop. However after a bit of practice indoors over winter with the team I felt I was batting fairly well. I tried to bat like I intended to in the matches.

Unfortunately now the matches have started I’ve completely lost my timing, I’m through every shot early. The obvious answer is practice, but as I play for a pub team with no facilities there isn't much chance of that.

Is there anything I can do as a short term fix, would a switch to a heavier bat help, or is it simply a case of having to play through the problem?

]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 09:01:27 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=215146#215146 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : The best batsmen pick the length... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=214933#214933 Author: Sledger
Subject: 2540
Posted: 13 May 2011 at 9:58am

The best batsmen pick the length quicker than the average player - almost as soon as it leaves the bowler's hand.  Trusting their judgement , they then get into position to play the correct shot.]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 09:58:44 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=214933#214933 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : Ok heres another one. When do... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=214881#214881 Author: iffy83
Subject: 2540
Posted: 11 May 2011 at 4:55pm

Ok heres another one.
When do you move to play a shot to the ball or even think about playing a shot?
 
  1. As soon as the bowler releases?
  2. When it is half way down the wicket?
  3. Three quarter length down the wicket?

I'm thinking that you should look to play a a metre or so after the ball has left the bowlers hand.  What you guys think? 

]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 16:55:53 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=214881#214881 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : From my experience, using more... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=213048#213048 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2540
Posted: 22 February 2011 at 1:49pm

From my experience, using more grips can make you get a better feel to drive more solidly.  Makes the cross bat shots a bit more harder to execute properly though.]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:49:37 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=213048#213048 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : i've seen / heard of a few... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=213019#213019 Author: tgm1
Subject: 2540
Posted: 21 February 2011 at 11:39pm

i've seen / heard of a few people who put an extra half grip over their full grip to create extra thickness for the bottom hand. has anyone here tried it? i've always used only one grip (mainly because i don't like the extra weight of another full grip), but am tempted to try this half-grip thing. i suspect it will help me with some cross-batted shots (less chance of bat slipping as i strike the ball). would love to hear if anyone here has tried it and what you guys think the pros/cons are. ]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:39:53 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=213019#213019 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : i admit it is fun to 'ramp'... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=207968#207968 Author: Guests
Subject: 2540
Posted: 19 August 2010 at 5:05am

i admit it is fun to 'ramp' the ball
This might turn out to be a good thread.
Tongue
 
 
 

 


Edited by Andrew_Wood_CW - 10 April 2012 at 3:10pm]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:05:50 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=207968#207968 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : Basically, what your doing is... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=202560#202560 Author: NZ_Fast
Subject: 2540
Posted: 09 November 2009 at 1:33am

Basically, what your doing is carrying your momentum the wrong way, which will make you lose some pace .
    What I suggest doing to setting up some cones (or something similar) at practice around the landing area you want to land in so that you jump, and land in this area. It is something to try and see if it helps with the front leg. If it does work, it can be hard to implement if your in the playing season and best left until cricket has finished. You may find you lose accuracy, as your bowling action will have adapted to you bowling wider at the crease. I'm sure you must have access to a coach though who can offer better advice.

Edited by NZ_Fast - 09 November 2009 at 1:35am]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:33:58 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=202560#202560 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : No worries about going out then... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=202550#202550 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2540
Posted: 08 November 2009 at 1:37pm

No worries about going out then in, Colin Croft had something similar to that, if I think I understand you correctly and he was a hostile bowler.  A lot of problems we have can easily be corrected mentally, in that you picture it in your head and work it out then go out and do the same in practice then it will come instinctively.  A bent front leg can do with a weaker leg or not concentrating on getting it more upright.  If your jump is to big, high, you mightn't be able to control the knees bending so take a simpler jump and try to keep as upright as possible and you'll notice a follow through like Malcolm Marshall.  Have a look of him on youtube and you'll see.]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:37:50 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=202550#202550 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : I am a left arm pace bowler and... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=202475#202475 Author: maxmartin
Subject: 2540
Posted: 06 November 2009 at 10:36pm

I am a left arm pace bowler and I have a problem that when I get to the crease I jump to the left as I bowl.

To me it seems like I'm going straight but from what people have seenand from what I have seen in some video footage I am doing it.Obviously it is a habit but I was wondering what techniques I can useto get myself into the habit of going straight.

It isn't preventing me from being accurate but it is causing my frontleg to be bent as I bowl, preventing me using my height off the pitchand preventing me to be faster and bowl a good bouncer.

If it helps I could get some home made video footage in the next few days, but it wont be of very good quality.

Ill do almost anything to correct this problem as im only 16 and want to continue to go up the levels.

Here is a diagram of what I am doing if you didn't understand what I wrote above.



]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:53 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=202475#202475 THE CRICKET CLINIC!!! : How strong are your shoulders... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=202028#202028 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2540
Posted: 02 November 2009 at 10:16pm

How strong are your shoulders determine a lot with generating pace - anyone really paid any attention to Kemar Roach?  Very short run up for a fast bowler and the run up doesn't have much momentum but a very late burst from the shoulders put out extreme pace.  Marshall also had a very late burst of speed to. 
 
Push ups builds fast twitch muscle fibre and will increase your arm speed.  Careful though, you don't want to bulk up to much to lesson your arm flexibility.
]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:16:36 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2540&PID=202028#202028