The Teesra

Category: batting

  • End of term fun — scenarios

    We finished our (half-) term programme with an under11 group at the weekend, with a session of game-like scenarios.

    Perhaps a stretch for some of them, but after working with most of the group since last October I wanted to help them put into context some of the skills & techniques we have covered.

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  • Coaching batters, with Ant Botha

    Ant Botha, talking with Tim Dellor for an ECB Coach Development icoachcricket podcast, offered insight on the work of a batting coach that could be applied at many levels.

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  • Developing the batting fundamentals, the England way — where do you look?

    Developing the batting fundamentals, the England way — where do you look?

    I was very fortunate to snag a place on a workshop with Paul Shaw, Tim Boon, Matt Maynard & Mark Garaway, looking at batting fundamentals from the viewpoint of highly experienced coaches who have worked extensively with the national teams.

    Fascinating to hear how they simplified the art of batting — from complex technical & biomechanical analyses in the coach’s brain to the simplest possible concepts, drills & activities for the player.

    And an insight into how they approach Observation (one of the old “coaching bugs” from my level 1 coaching badge).

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