Head hunting – another approach to getting more from net practice.

Back in November, David Hinchliffe proposed a novel way of getting the most from net practice, with what he described as the “horror movie” approach.  I suggested adding a camera, to give the Blair Witch net session. I have been looking for more ways to make net practice more competitive, and more realistic, but I …

“The Horror Movie” Net Coaching Method

David Hinchliffe started a LinkedIn discussion on what he calls “horror movie” net coaching. …watch your players [in the nets] closely…say little but…log the information as you go… Then, after the quiet, you pounce on your victim and give the key feedback after he or she has batted. I have just recently started winter nets …

Performance goals – what do you want?

An interesting initiative at our Club this year, in the form of a self-assessment form for all players – strengths, weaknesses, objectives and training needs. I don’t know yet how many senior players have actually completed their forms, yet (two weeks into our 18 match League programmes) and I do wonder if there will be a need …