Batting
Mar 2012 · A&C Black
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About this eBook
Batting is a one-stop shop for all cricket coaches, teachers and players looking for ways to improve batting play. It sets out coaching advice in clear, jargon-free language, with plenty of photographs to add further explanation. Content includes:
The book also includes examples of players, past and present, who are renowned for their expertise in certain techniques, as well as words of advice from the legends.
- The basics, e.g. getting a good position, the grip
- Technique for each shot with step-by-step illustrated instructions
- Training drills to improve each skill
- Common problems - and how to fix them
- Tactics, e.g. when to use which shot, when to attack or to consolidate
- Advanced play, e.g. the more difficult techniques such as the reverse sweep or the switch hit
The book also includes examples of players, past and present, who are renowned for their expertise in certain techniques, as well as words of advice from the legends.
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4.0
42 reviews
pawandeep singh
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1 June 2017
Liked the way shots are explained in full detail with mistakes that may incur while learning. Overall very good experience
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22 August 2018
Very very good book for youth cricketers
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CHHATRI KUMAR MANDAL
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20 September 2019
very helpful cricket improving book
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About the author
Mark Davis is Head Coach at the specialist cricket school, Millfield, and a former professional cricketer. Sam Collins is a cricket writer.
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