As England’s middle- and lower-order batsmen once again set out to repair a top-order failure, this tweet from Twenty20 Cricket Company appeared in my timeline.
So – here is my All-rounders XI
Fascinating little video clip from @CoachLisle, which beautifully illustrates the perils of (mis)communication for coaches.
Top listening skills from the player, great learning opportunity for the coach!
There is a lot to be said for all coaches spending time young players and beginners – to refine their communication skills, and the identify the core, non-negotiable elements of technical skills.
If you were teaching a three year old to hit a ball, where would you start? Grip, stance, back-swing?
Or “look at the ball, swing the bat back and whack”? (more…)
The Teesra 