Expert Cricket Tips

Master Your Cricket Skills

Welcome to the players tips section of Vernon School of Cricket. Learn the finer points of the main aspects of the sport from our expert coaches.

Batting

  • Simple and very balance stance
  • Feet parallel & foot length apart
  • Firm Grip Hands close together
  • Weight evenly distributed
  • Knees flexed side on relaxed
  • Move your head and shoulders towards the bowl to play
  • Get behind the ball when you play back foot

Bowling

  • Correct grip for the type you are bowling
  • Smooth run up
  • Correct coil position
  • Release the ball right time, not too early
  • Head still all the time
  • Good follow-through

Fielding

  • Always think that ball is coming to you – be alert
  • Walking in with the bowler, if you are on the out field
  • Be ready and keep yourself very low position, if you field close to the bat
  • Do not point your fingers towards the ball when Catching
  • On your toes all the time and keep your body behind the ball to stop and catch the ball

Wicket Keeping

  • Always think that ball is coming to you, even batsman is hits the ball
  • Do not stand early
  • Always try to keep your body behind the ball
  • Never grab the ball let the ball come in to your hands
  • Move your head towards the ball, first

Warm Ups

  • Always do warm up before and after each training session and a game to stop injuries
  • Last for 10 to 15 minutes depending on whether you are Batting or fielding
  • Starts jogging to running, finally sprinting
  • Followed by Dynamic stretches

Good warm up will help you to raise heart rate and warm muscles and also increase range of movement around joints.

Warm Downs

  • Last for 5 to 10 minutes
  • Walking and jogging
  • Stretches (correct static stretches)

This will allow you to relax your body and mind and keep you in shape ready for future actions.

Injuries

How to avoid injuries?

  • Do proper warm up before and after each training and game
  • Always play with the right technique
  • Wear protective gear
  • Always be alert
  • Do not play if you are injured

Mental

You know yourself better than anybody so,

  • Identify and isolate your strengths and weaknesses
  • Set Smart goals (be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time)
  • Play with confident

You have to be mentally very tough, if you want to be on top all the time.

Expert Coaching Tips

These tips come from decades of coaching experience and have helped hundreds of players improve their game.

Remember the Fundamentals

1

Practice Makes Perfect

Consistent practice with correct technique is the key to improvement. Focus on quality over quantity.

2

Mental Preparation

Cricket is as much a mental game as it is physical. Stay focused and maintain a positive mindset.

3

Learn from Every Game

Every match is a learning opportunity. Analyze your performance and work on areas that need improvement.

Cricket Coaching Tips

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