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Enrol Now On Michael Bevan's Exclusive Finisher Coaching Courses

Enrol Now On Michael Bevan's Coaching Courses

We are delighted to announce that Michael Bevan's online coaching courses Finisher are now open for enrolees. As you know, a few weeks ago we announced the "Finisher" was revealing his methods in his first ever online coaching courses.

World's Best ODI Batsman Launches New And Exclusive Online Batting Course

New Online Course From World's Best ODI Batsman

Ask most people about Michael Bevan and they will say one thing: The consummate "finisher" in one day cricket. The batsman who can calmly see you home under great pressure. And now you get the chance to learn from Bevan with Finisher.

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How To Bowl Well On A Green Top

As a fast bowler it's not all milk and honey in the land of the favourable pitch. The expectation is that you will slice through the top order in no time.

Throw Away The Textbook

Here is an over-rated phrase: "That shot is straight out of the textbook!" The truth is that in the modern era of cricket we hear it less and less. It's no longer relevant, if it ever was.

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6 Shortcuts For Becoming An Excellent Batsman

You're impatient. You want success and you want it fast. But batting is frustrating.

How To Bowl At 100 Miles Per Hour

No country can consistently produce fast bowlers. Why? It's clearly desirable and clearly possible: the West Indies proved this in the 1980s.

The One Secret Exercise You Need To Improve Bowling Speed

One Exercise You Need To Improve Bowling Speed

Fast bowling is complex. It's impossible to break it down to one part; but a crucially important part for power - and therefore speed - is your hips. Your hips are the powerhouse of the bowling action.

Don't Do These 5 Things When Bowling Fast

Even after all your practice, you are not searing the ball down to the other end and scaring opposition batsmen. In times like this it's often the case that you are better off learning what NOT to do. So with that in mind, here are the 5 most common mistakes fast bowlers make when learning the art:

How To Make A Bad Cricket Ball Swing

A fellow coach and I were speaking last night about a perennial problem in our team: the ball stops swinging very early.

A Simple Tip For Improving Leg Side Takes

After the recent article from Mark Garaway on standing up drills, I felt inspired to do some work with my wicketkeepers on standing up to seamers. We duly set up a drill with a bowling machine to work on leg side takes.

5 Fielding Mistakes You Never Knew You Were Making

5 Fielding Mistakes You Weren't Aware Of

From the 6 year old beginner to the established Academy cricketer, here the 5 most common mistakes I see everyone making in the field from time to time. Maybe they are small but all are crucial as a mistake has bigger consequences.

2 Simple Ways To Improve Your Slip Catching

There are two types of fielders; people who are allowed to field in the slips and those who aren't. This is more down to the fielder's reactions that their ability to catch.

How to Keep Wicket with Sore Hands

Wicketkeeping is a tough job. It's made more difficult when you have been keeping a lot because your hands get bruised and sore. When the ball thuds into your gloves hard and you wince, it’s only natural to become reluctant to catch the ball. When that happens you start making simple mistakes and looking foolish.

How Fit Are Academy Cricketers?

Cricket is a game of inches. Imagine playing in an Academy trial game when you push a ball to cover and set off on a risky single. It's on, but only if you can get up to top speed in a couple of strides.

Improve Your Cricket Fitness In 15 Minutes?

Can you improve your cricket fitness in 15 minutes? Everyone is busy these days. It's tough enough to find enough time to play cricket, let alone train. But you already know how important it is to be fit for cricket.

What Should Cricketers Eat On Matchdays?

One of the most common questions I get asked about cricket nutrition is: "what should I eat on playing days?" While there is a simple template, it's a difficult question to answer.

When Is A Mid Off Not A Mid Off?

Or how to manipulate the field without changing it .It's possible to make changes to your field without actually moving the fielders.

How To Save Yourself From Boring Club Cricket Draws

I recently played in an afternoon declaration club cricket game where the scores were: Team A: 237-5 (50 overs) Team B: 170-6 (50 overs) Boring.

Why Angles Are Critical To Bowling And Batting Tactics

Ex-England captain Nasser Hussain once said that Duncan Fletcher taught him cricket was all about angles. Don't worry...

What Everyone Ought to Know About Limited Overs Tactics

It's an increasingly common sight across the cricket fields of the world: games without draws. These games are a totally different way of playing with their own tactical challenges for cricketers, especially captains. The essential difference between a limited overs and a declaration match is that you don't need to bowl the opposition out to win the former.

10 Ways To Avoid Boring Club Cricket Draws

How many times have you played a club game where the scores are something like 227/3 dec. and 158/5 at stumps. Totally one sided and totally dull? Dull draws are avoided when the captain knows what he is doing and has the confidence to control the game. So if you are a captain or bored player and want to know how to dodge draws and not waste your weekend afternoons blocking out, then read these top tips:

Is This One Word Stopping You From Becoming A Cricketer?

Is This One Word Holding You Back?

If you had to put cricket into one word, what would you choose? Some say it's about angles. Others talk about hand-eye coordination, or athleticism. All those things are important but I would choose a different word.

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