The Teesra

Category: bowling

  • 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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  • The Book of Pace — mini review

    The Book of Pace — mini review

    In spite of its title, and the striking cricket ball seam graphic on the cover, The Book of Pace by Shahbaz Choudhry from The Pace Journal isn’t really a book about fast bowling.

    It is a story of personal discovery, of failures and successes, of a striving to achieve. A cautionary tale, in many ways.

    And all the better for not being another technically prescriptive “this is how to do it” guide to bowling faster.

    It is so much more than that!

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  • 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.

    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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