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Q: Stuart Broad had a couple of his magic spells during the first test but did he get his tactics wrong with the new ball in the second innings in hindsight? Was he trying too hard to york the lower order batsmen out when good lengths would have been more difficult. At this level, what sort of bowling troubles the lower order?
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Q: Peter Doig is arguably the most prominent artist to capture a cricket scene in oil or watercolour. Jack Russell perhaps the most talented cricketer to handle a paintbrush. And Michael Vaughan also dabbled. Are there any other cricketers or artists who have captured cricket scenes to a high standard? Here is Caroline Zimmermann with an oil painting of Fives and Heronians Cricket Club. 'The Paddock'.
Photo credit John Charles Jopson
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Q: There is a reason Brett Lee was as fast as he was
Two attractors were evident from the very beginning of the impact zone. Attractors in the bowling sequence have a domino effect. Setting the kino sequence up correctly from the start by hitting the attractors has a huge positive effect on ball velocity
1. Upper body first
Creating tension around the trunk and pelvis through correct stretching of the oblique slings. Creates control of collision on the back foot contact
Fast bowling is about utilising the SPIRAL FORCES that happen in the body and is free energy. Getting the timing and sequencing right will allow effortless and efficient speed
The spiral tension creates stability around the pelvis which in turns aids the front foot contact, swing leg extension and retraction
2. Extending the trunk while rotating
In fast bowling the upper body should move independently from the lower body (notice his pelvis is open/facing forward- the back door and front door closed as such, whilst his torso has a slight turn)
This is how tension is created
Extending the trunk encourages stability in the lumbar spine. It also guides the scapula into the correct position.
“When the bowler extends their thoracic spine, they put the four rotator cuff muscles at or near their optimal length, promoting stability in the next attractor (rotation around the shoulder)
A: Plus that wrist snap to squeeze out the extra few miles per hour.
Steffan Jones
11 months ago
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Q: I’m a left arm orthodox bowler and like to attack the off stump. Should I have a 5/4 field with 5 on the off side or 5 on the leg side?
A: If you are on top, just a standard circle field and have the catching fielders in places to reflect your better wicket taking deliveries. If you have a good toppy, then a batpad and shortcover, perhaps even a shortish gully. If you are quick through the air then your short fine leg, first slip could be a little deeper. If you have a flipper style ball then let the keeper and slips know about it. If the battter is on top then use their best shots against them with pace, width and length variations. Always worth trying your variation balls on consecutive deliveries. Try and flight the ball above their eyeline so they have to look up slightly and get enough revs on it to land in good areas.
Tim Kitchener
11 months ago
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Q: In any sport, there are many participants who have enough talent to compete with and against the future stars of their chosen game. I was lucky enough to play with or against this lot. Not all household names but for those in the know, undoubtedly talented players. Who wins this game and can you name a more talented bunch?
Australians
Jeremy Bray
Richard Chee Quee
Corey Richards
Shane Lee
Scott Hookey
Shane Deitz
Dave Colley
Trent Johnston
Brett Lee
Paul Sutherland
Stuart MacGill
Rest of the World
Chris Gladwin (England)
Giles Ecclestone (England)
Rob Leiper (England)
Alvin Kallicharran (West Indies)
Nayan Mongia (India)
Neil Barry (West Indies)
Robert Dalrymple (South Africa)
Bob Taylor (England)
Jamie Porter (England)
Peter Delroy Thompson (West Indies)
David Lawrence (England)
A: It would be a close game. The Australians edge it just in the bowling stakes. Although Dalrymple was one player who I thought was real quality. An off spinning all-rounder.
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Q: In any sport, there are many participants who have enough talent to compete with and against the future stars of their chosen game. I was lucky enough to play with or against this lot. Not all household names but for those in the know, undoubtedly talented players. Who wins this game and can you name a more talented bunch?
Australians
Jeremy Bray
Richard Chee Quee
Corey Richards
Shane Lee
Scott Hookey
Shane Deitz
Dave Colley
Trent Johnston
Brett Lee
Paul Sutherland
Stuart MacGill
Rest of the World
Chris Gladwin (England)
Giles Ecclestone (England)
Rob Leiper (England)
Alvin Kallicharran (West Indies)
Nayan Mongia (India)
Neil Barry (West Indies)
Robert Dalrymple (South Africa)
Bob Taylor (England)
Jamie Porter (England)
Peter Delroy Thompson (West Indies)
David Lawrence (England)
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Q: What is the most surreal moment you've experienced in cricket?
A: Bowling to Rashid Latif in the nets at Chingford Cricket Club. After he finished batting, he joined me to bowl at the next batsman. He bowled right arm swing then after a while decided to copy my action and bowl left arm orthodox spin. Perfect loop, turn and accuracy.
Not bad for a keeper.
CricConnect Fans
last year
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Q: Last I heard, County cricket and Test cricket in England use different types of Dukes Cricket balls. Do you think this will give the Australians who play County cricket prior to the Test series the best preparation?
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Q: Hi, does anyone have any good cricket podcasts they can recommend?
A: I like these podcasts.
The Analyst Inside Cricket (Simon Hughes) and if you have ever played in one of the English Premier League Cricket competitions, Essex League Cricketer gives you an irreverent insight into the game.
Michael Chappell
last year
