Month: October 2024

Do coaches need to demo?

Should coaches be expected to deliver competent, accurate demonstrations of the skills they expect their players to develop?

I had an immediate answer to this. Then I changed my mind. Twice. And now I’m not sure.
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23 October, 2024
England know they have a fast-bowling problem…is this really the solution?
Will Macpherson posted a fascinating article ($$) the other day on the latest iteration of the ECB’s project to develop more quick bowlers for England international teams.

England have made a lot of noise about their desire to speed up their attack this year. Dug into the stats that show why, and the project at ECB that makes prioritising pace run much deeper than the Test team https://t.co/FB992oAzmZ
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) October 4, 2024

It is an intriguing insight into the development philosophy at the ECB, but it does pose some interesting questions.
- Pace first, then variations, then accuracy?
- Every bowler is an individual…but they have to fit the pace blueprint!
- What incentive is there for Counties to nurture (and play) these young pace prospects, when they (the bowlers) are being encouraged to view accuracy & control as secondary skills?
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7 October, 2024