Gary Palmer is an experienced coach and head of CCM Academy. In this article he talks about the way to bat to give yourself the best chance of success.

Batting technique needs to evolve to be more successful in the current climate.

This week's winner of the Cricket Show podcast question competition is Dino. He wins a free coaching course from PitchVision Academy.

The winning question was,

"The biggest problem I have faced is overcoming the fear of the ball. This fear is insidious and try as you might, you can never fully extinguish it. It sits at the back of your mind, created by all of the painful experiences that you've had over the years of playing cricket and comes out when you don't want it to. It's there when you bat and face the bouncer, it's there when you bowl and have the ball hit back hard at you, and it's there when you field at short leg or just about anywhere on the ground. It keeps you from taking half-chances and slows your reactions and hinders your game. I find it amazing to watch international players who have no fear of the ball whatsoever and put their bodies in the line of fire, day in and day out. So how does one overcome this most basic mental hurdle and improve his/her game?"

Listen to the panels answer to his question here.

Closing date: 2nd May 2015

The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) is the governing body of cricket in the state of Western Australia, home to WA’s elite teams, the Alcohol.Think Again Warriors and the Alcohol.Think Again Western Fury, and the T20 Big Bash League’s male and female Perth Scorchers. It oversees the development of the game of cricket throughout WA and works in conjunction with Cricket Australia to make cricket Australia’s favourite sport. The WACA’s vision is to be leaders in Australian cricket in the areas of national team representation, elite team success, participation, engagement and fan experience.

Closng date: 15th April 2015

The South Australian Cricket Association is one of the state's leading sporting organisations with an international reputation for excellence in the promotion of the game of cricket. The Association is now welcoming applications for the position of Game Development Officer.

Closing date: 15th May 2015

Queensland Cricket is undergoing a period of change as it seeks to position itself to be “recognised as a leading sporting organisation” and plays its part in achieving greater integration with Cricket Australia and other state associations.  As part of this development process the organisation is seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer to implement the policies and systems needed to effectively manage Queensland Cricket’s finances and ensure it meets its reporting, statutory and taxation obligations.

Closing date: 15th May 2015

Based in our Dublin HQ, and reporting the Financial Controller, the Finance Assistant will assist in the day-to-day running of Cricket Ireland’s financial matters including, but not exclusive to, financial administration and book-keeping, invoicing, banking and credit control.

Closing date: 26th July 2015

Job Title: Overseas Cricket Coach
Reports to: Head Coach
Dates of Employment: 15th
October 2015 to 15th April 2016 (dates can be flexible)

Closing date: 15th May 2015

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic coach to lead Latymer Upper School’s cricket programme. This could be a full or part time role depending on the skills and availability of the successful candidate. The starting date and salary are negotiable.

Closing date: 5th Mat 2015

Leicestershire CCC are currently seeking a Community engagement manager.

Closing date: 6th May 2015

Cricket Tasmania is the governing body of cricket in Tasmania promoting and developing the game throughout the state. As a unique and iconic sporting organisation it has responsibility for all aspects of the sport within Tasmania from junior cricket and coaching programs through to professional players, coaches and umpires. Cricket Tasmania has a clear vision for cricket to be Tasmania’s favourite sport and a strong commitment to High Performance, leading to its outstanding reputation within Tasmania and on the national stage for developing players and the game.