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Drew Sommersby
Drew Sommersby
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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My son is 15 and loves cricket. During the off-season last year, he worked really hard on his batting.
He was opening the batting and really enjoyed it and wanted to get a lot better. But after two games and he scored 33 and 41 the coach said he batted too slow and for the rest of the season he was batting down the order and didn’t get many chances.
No, he says what’s the point of training this off season. It’s sad as he really does love batting and the game. What advice could anyone offer?

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Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cricket typically spans six months, from September to March, during which each club, team, and player must contend with factors such as player availability, weather, pitches, fast and slow outfields, and dropped catches.

What makes it undeniable to play semi final cricket and win premierships is the need to have a connected team with a strong work ethic who play good cricket with the bat, ball, on and the field.

It’s true that catches win matches, but it’s the bowlers who create the chances. Bowlers rely heavily on the batters to score the runs needed to win the game to capitalise on their good efforts when they bowl first and score enough runs to give the bowlers a target to bowl to when the team bats first.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/2095/which-first-grade-team-had-the-most-individual-50-plus-scores-in-the-2023ndash24-nsw-premier-cricket-season
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3 weeks ago
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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What's your IPF batting index?

If you know the number of innings you've played at any level and the number of scores above 50 you can calculate your Innings Per Fifty Batting Index.

Don Bradman played 338 test and first class innings and scored 117 centuries and 69 half centuries. 186 scores above above 50. 338 innings divided by 186 scores above 50 gives Bradman a IPF Batting Index of 1.82

Former South African Test batter Barry Richards played 576 test and first class innings and scored 80 centuries and 152 half centuries so his IFP Batting Index is 2.48.

Examples of other batters IPF in first class cricket

Sachin Tendulkar - 2.48
Ricky Ponting - 2.63
Jacques Kallis - 2.65
Graeme Pollock - 2.68. 437 test and first class innings
Steve Smith 2.70 currently
Mark Waugh - 2.76. 622 test and first class innings
Chris Rogers - 2.80
Kane Williamson - 2.81
Kumar Sangakkara - 2.87
Viv Richards 2.88 - played 796 test and first class innings
Matthew Hayden - 2.88
Brian Lara - 2.88
Damien Martyn - 2.93
Greg Chappell - 2.93. 542 test and first class innings
Allan Border - 2.95
Mike Hussey - 2.96
Joe Root - 2.97
Babar Azam - 2.98
Steve Waugh - 3.13
David Warner - 3.23
Virat Kohli - 3.23

Examples of existing first class players around Australia

Ollie Davies - 2.67. Has only played 16 first class innings
Marnuis Labuschagne - 3.14
Usman Khawaja - 3.22
Travis Head - 3.49
Peter Handscomb - 3.56
Daniel Hughes - 3.89
Nic Maddinson - 3.96
Cameron Green - 4.00
Marcus Harris - 4.01
Kurtis Patterson - 4.05
Nathan McSweeney - 4.21
Tim Ward - 4.31
Cameron Bancroft - 4.44
Matt Renshaw - 4.83

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/2088/how-regularly-do-you-need-to-be-scoring-50-or-more-runs
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3 weeks ago
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cricket is a statistical game, and while statistics don’t always paint the full picture, they’re a pretty good place to start.

Hundreds are the treasure, the gold nuggets we all strive for, but you can’t score a century without first passing 50 or worse, still sitting in the sheds watching your team mates out in the middle.

The very best in Australia since the 1990s has been Ricky Ponting, who scored 50 or more in every 2.63 innings of first-class cricket (including test innings).

Young Ollie Davies from NSW has only played 16 first innings but is a shining light, scoring 50 or more every 2.67 innings.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/2088/how-regularly-do-you-need-to-be-scoring-50-or-more-runs
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3 weeks ago
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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I was talking to a mate who’s also a level 3 cricket coach, and he shared a batting tip I hadn’t thought of or heard before.

“People talk about the importance of a batter’s weight and hands moving through towards where they want to hit the ball when driving, and they’re correct. Another way to look at it is to keep it really simple and ask the batter to focus on making sure the toe of the bat is heading towards where you want to hit the ball.”

I like it.

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last month
Andre Burger
Andre Burger
Cricket Coach
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Developing vision, cognitive, and mental skills is crucial for batting in cricket due to the complex and dynamic nature of the game. Each of these areas plays a significant role in enhancing a batter’s performance.

Vision Skills:
• Accuracy and Precision: Good visual acuity helps batters in accurately judging the speed, spin, and trajectory of the ball, enabling them to time their shots better and place them more precisely.
• Quick Reaction: Enhanced visual processing speed allows batters to react more swiftly to fast deliveries, increasing their chances of successfully hitting the ball.

Cognitive Skills:
• Better Decision Making: Cricket involves split-second decisions about whether to play a shot, what type of shot to play, and how aggressively to play it. Strong cognitive skills help in making these decisions quickly and correctly.
• Concentration and Focus: Batting requires sustained concentration over long periods, often in varying environmental conditions and against different types of bowlers. The ability to focus intensely on each delivery is key to a successful innings.

Mental Skills:
• Handling Pressure: Cricket, particularly in its longer formats, is as much a mental game as a physical one. The ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, maintain confidence, and manage anxiety is vital for success.
• Adaptability and Resilience: The game’s conditions can change rapidly due to factors like weather, pitch deterioration, and the bowling team’s tactics. Mental resilience and adaptability enable batters to adjust their approach and overcome challenges.
Impact on Technical and Tactical Aspects:
• Technique Improvement: Enhanced vision and cognitive skills directly contribute to aiding a batter’s technique, including their footwork, and shot execution.
• Strategic Gameplay: Advanced mental and cognitive abilities allow batters to understand the game situation better, anticipate the opposition’s tactics, and adapt their batting strategy accordingly. This includes selecting the right shots, rotating the strike, and building partnerships.

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Andre Burger
Andre Burger
Cricket Coach
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Unlock Your True Potential with Neuro Batting! 🏏

Over the next 8 weeks we will explore the Neuro Batting Principles and fundamentals. Our academy players have been using it for a number of weeks and I am very impressed with not only their progress but also their commitment to this concept.

1️⃣ Neuroplasticity Training: Ever imagined reshaping your brain to master those tricky shots? Neuroplasticity makes it possible! Through targeted practice, we're not just improving; we're evolving.

2️⃣ Cognitive Skills Development: Think fast, play fast! Enhancing your cognitive abilities means sharper decision-making and unparalleled focus when it matters most.

3️⃣ Stress Management: Pressure? What pressure? Learn to stay cool and collected in the hottest moments, turning stress into your secret weapon.

4️⃣ Motor Skill Optimization: It's all about moving smarter. Fine-tune your batting to perfection with the latest in motor skill science.

5️⃣ Visualization & Mental Rehearsal: See it, believe it, achieve it! Use the power of your mind to prepare for every delivery, building confidence and skill even off the field.

Fundamentals at the Core: Wrapped around these principles are the unshakeable fundamentals of batting - technique, physical conditioning, tactical awareness and mental toughness. Master these, and you're not just playing cricket; you're redefining it.

Every swing you take, every run you make, neuro batting is shaping you into the cricketer of tomorrow. Ready to transform your game? We will share this journey with you!

Andre Burger Cricket -
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2 months ago
The V Limited
The V Limited
Cricket Coach
Auckland, New Zealand
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THE V Precision Challenge No.3 Top hand drill.
The introduction of zone markers to THE V net has created target zones for precision training.

We have designed a series of targeted 9 shot drills

By focusing on specific shot selections and target zones batters will develop a comprehensive skill set.

The unique V net design generates a repeating absorb deflect return action during use. This allows for continuous shot play and quality repetitions fast tracking key batting skills including rhythm, timing and strike power.

Repetition is the key when it comes to learning. THE V creates a unique immersive training environment that is inherently linked to cognitive motor learning.

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5 months ago
Justin Brooker
Justin Brooker
Student
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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Looking for some advice.
In one day cricket predominantly and against the spinners I’ve been having trouble beating the box fielder at mid wicket. I’ve not been timing being the ball well enough to get passed them or when I use my feet I’m struggling to get to the pitch of the ball and can’t generate any power in the shot.
Any tips on how to improve the shit because I see the good players do it so well and limit the number of dot balls.

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7 months ago
Peter Procopis
Peter Procopis
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
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A pre-season letter to a young batter

Season’s greetings young willow wielder,

I imagine you’ve begun some early preparations for Season 2023/24. You may have had a couple of hits with your mates; Club training is now morphing from fitness to nets; and you may even have had your first fielding session- usually quite a shock for those phalanges and their soft tissue surrounds.

No doubt there are a few things that will occur over the next month as the countdown continues. In no particular order you can expect to experience the following:

1. There’ll be a bunch of new players at the Club’s pre-season sessions. This will typically excite coaching staff and selectors who are, of course, vulnerable to the all-too-human bias towards the new and novel over the old and familiar. This will be compounded if the newcomers demonstrate ball machine prowess and net mastery. Of course, as sure as night follows day, some will turn out to be performers in the middle; others will not.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/946/peter-procopis/blog/1401/a-pre-season-letter-to-a-young-batter
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9 months ago
Campbell Kean
Campbell Kean
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I’m a 16 year old opening batter who played their first season of grade last year. I found it tough to get starts and struggled batting in the afternoon of 2 day matches. Something I struggled with was maintaining focus for my innings and losing concentration when I got comfortable. Could I get some advice on how to maintain focus and get a routine to make sure I’m concentrating

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9 months ago
Andrew Walton
Andrew Walton
Cricket Coach
Clifton Hill, Australia
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In the chapter "On Batting" Chappell details how at a time when he was still coaching in state cricket (South Australia) and before the internet, he spent "several days in Melbourne, locked in a hotel room with Ian Frazer and Swan Richards watching hours of footage of all the top players. These included Sobers, Lara, Gilchrist, Chanderpaul and more to unlock the human movement elements within these players.

What they found was the fact that all the players shared a virtually identical position at the point of the bowler's release, despite finding all manner of different ways in which to get there.

Chappell describes it as the "active neutral" position. Basically meaning that at the point of release, their weight was mainly on the back foot but with their front foot lightly touching or just off the ground, ready to move forward if required by the early release of the full ball, or back if a delayed release meant the shorter ball.

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9 months ago
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