Quick Tip: How to Separate Buzz Words from Practical Advice
Recently I threw a quick idea on twitter and got a response that got me to thinking.
After posting about two relatively new cricketing words - "process" and "outcome" - someone pointed out that these words were nonsense.
Streetwise Bowling: The Perfect Death Over
This article is part of the "Streetwise Bowling" series from PitchVision Academy. To view the full list of tactics click here.
Pressure.
That's what makes death bowling so difficult. Any fool can fire a yorker down in a net. Very few can do it in a World Cup Final. And the punishments are severe.
CRICKET JOBS: BDO Coach Development Programme, Voluntary Summer Placement - Notts CCC (UK)
Closing date: 26th March 2014
CRICKET JOBS: Head Coach - Ryan Sidebottom Cricket Academy (UK)
Closing date: undisclosed
Ryan Sidebottom Cricket Academy is seeking a Head Coach/Coach to join its already successful academies, based at St Olaves school in York, Silcoates school in Wakefield and The Grammar School in Leeds.
CRICKET JOBS: Teacher of Boys PE (specialising in cricket) - Kettering Science Academy (UK)
Batting Drill: Death Hitting
Here's a fun drill that can teach players about hitting at the death of an innings. Perfect timing for the World T20, where batsmen will be in the death from almost the first ball.
Cricket Show 252 Competition Winner
This week’s winner of the Cricket Show podcast question competition is Raghav. He wins a free coaching course from PitchVision Academy.
The winning question was:
“I have a question about throwing technique, while throwing should your front foot be little bit turned towards fine leg or should it be pointing straight towards the target ? Our coach tells us to point it straight whereas I saw some professional players recently pointing their foot slightly towards fine leg. Which one should I follow so as to generate maximum power in my throws ? Also should I land on my heels or on toes?”
Listen to the panels answer to his question here.
To enter your own question for the chance to win your choice of online coaching course send your questions in here.
CRICKET JOBS: 2nd XI Physio - Durham CCC
Closing date: undisclosed
An opportunity is currently available for a chartered physiotherapist, who is Health Professional Council registered, to work within a part time vacancy with Durham CCC’s 2nd XI Squad.
CRICKET JOBS: Duty Officer Indoor Cricket Centre - Lancashire CCC
Closing date: 3rd April 2014
VARIABLE HOURS – IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE The post holder will be required to cover a variety of shifts over 7 days: Monday to Friday: 5pm – 10pm, Saturday & Sunday: 9am - 3pm / 3pm – 10pm
CRICKET JOBS: Senior Operations Manager - Cricket Scotland
Closing date: 7th April 2014
Following the retirement of Euan McIntyre, Cricket Scotland are seeking an experienced cricket administrator to drive forward all aspects of the day-to-day operations within the busy Cricket Scotland office.