This is part 1 of a 2 part series by Gary Palmer about batting against left arm over bowlers.

The most successful batsmen have efficient techniques against all angles and types of bowler.

Lesser players struggle against left arm over pace bowling, especially the ones who swing the ball back in to the batter. This problem is apparent with all ages and standards of cricketers.

The last few weeks before the cricket season starts are the time when we are all most motivated.

So why not make the most of this time by getting your preparation spot on?

Mike Selvey, cricket writer, commentator and England international knows a thing or two about fast bowling. He took over 1000 wickets.

But he’s perpetuating a myth will harm upcoming young bowlers if they follow his advice.

So it’s time for a rebuttal; long, slow distance running is not the way to get fit for bowling.

This is part of the specialist fielding series of articles, for the full list of fielding positions covered click here.

If I asked you to name a great fielder who would you name?

Jonty Rhodes? Paul Collingwood? Ricky Ponting?

Chances are you would name someone who fields in the covers, the fielding position that requires the widest range of skills and the most dramatic and athletic performances.

How do great leg spinners get started?

Bowler’s like Shane Warne, Abdul Quadir and Anil Kumble are exciting. They take wickets with art, style and guile. They do it without having the advantages of pace and fear that the quicks have.

This is a guest article on nutrition from supplement company Maxinutrition. 

 What a night of coaching, cricket, interactive games and meeting PitchVision Academy members!

As you know, the world’s first hi-tech coaching event happened at the Brit Oval last week and it was a blast.

The event saw 28 cricketers and PitchVision Academy fans attending a live and interactive demonstration of the PitchVision system at the Ken Barrington Centre within the grounds of the Oval.

Earlier this week I ran an article from spin bowling guru Menno Gazendam. It got one reader so fired up that he sent me a huge email reply packed with tips.

It was so good I just had to share it with you.

So thanks to Shiva, an NCA qualified coach in India for the following:

Every now and again on PitchVision Academy we like to give the podcast a little rest. Now is one of those times.

The show will be back later, but for a few weeks it's taking a well deserved break.

Don’t worry though, there is still tons of content you can get on PitchVision Academy including: