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What problems are you having with your cricket at the moment?

I'm keen to find out because, as you know, PitchVision Academy thrives on helping you with relevant cricketing advice. Be it questions on the Cricket Show answered by Mark Garaway, video courses from top names, or detailed articles.

Cricket Show 231: Competition Winner

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This week's winner of the Cricket Show podcast question competition is Tejasvi (also now know as "Tejers"). He wins a free coaching course from PitchVision Academy.

The winning question was:

"I am a left arm pace bowler my bowling action is semi action. I just want to know, is a semi bowling action OK? Do I need to be fully open chest bowler? I also want to increase my pace so please help me."

Listen to the panels answer to his question here.

To enter your own question for the chance to win your choice of online coaching course send your questions in here.

Cricket Show S4 Episode 38: Pongo Out the Park

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It's more special guests on the show this week. Malcolm Ellis of Willow CC and Roy Davie of Knox Gardens CC give us new insights.

But all the usual team are also in place. Mark Garaway chats with David Hinchliffe and Burners about left arm bowling midway actions, spin bowling pace nd the next 50 years of limited overs cricket.

Burners jumps on his soap box and there are allegations of name-based corruption! Listen right to the end to find out more.

Quick Tip: Becoming A Better Medium Pace Bowler

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Here's an interesting question,

"I'm a 14 year old medium pacer. I don't have enough different types of balls, so if the batsman gets his eye in he can read me and whack me around, the balls in my arsenal are: Standard Delivery, Slower Ball, Faster Ball and the Off Cutter (I can also bowl a leg cutter, but I can't control it so I don't use it much).

Don't Be Afraid of the Big Bad Zooter

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Menno Gazendam is author of Spin Bowling Project. Get your free 8 week spin bowling course here

The backspinner, or zooter, is not that hard to bowl.

That's the ball where you push it out the side of the hand with backward revolutions. It is certainly not easy, but it is within the grasp of most good leggies. It’s simply a matter of understanding what a back spinner really is, and working hard enough at perfecting it.

JOB: Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach: Northants County Cricket Club

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Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach: Northants County Cricket Club

Closing Date: 11th October 2013

Northants County Cricket Club is one of eighteen First Class county cricket clubs which make up the English domestic County Cricket leagues and are the 2013 T20 Champions.

Northants CCC also gained promotion to Division 1 of the County Championship.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly ambitious Science and Medicine Department for the 2013-14 Winter and 2014 Summer Programme.

The coaching programmes are the core activity of the Professional and Academy/Emerging Player Squads which is supported by a fully integrated programme of technical, tactical, mental, and physical and welfare sessions. Strength and Conditioning is seen as a key element of the programme.

JOB: Head Coach: Malahide Cricket Club

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Head Coach: Malahide Cricket Club

Closing date: Undisclosed

Malahide Cricket Club operates 5 Senior Men’s and 2 Senior Ladies teams. One of the key objectives of the Club is to develop and maintain successful senior cricket teams particularly at 1st team level and we have identified a ECB level 2 or higher qualified coach (who may still be a player) as a requirement for the 2014 season.

The chosen candidate will provide the day to day leadership of all formats of the game, and in conjunction with the Club’s Captains, Team Management and Players, will promote the highest standards of performance, behaviour and discipline. The role must provide the necessary leadership and guidance to each team. The post holder will exercise this role in close consultation and partnership with the Captains and the Chair of Cricket in order to develop and deliver sustainable success.

JOB: Teacher in Charge of Cricket: Harrow School

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Teacher in Charge of Cricket: Harrow School

Closing date: 16th October 2013

An opportunity to take on this high profile and exciting role: to lead and manage all cricket at Harrow, including the 1st XI and the annual match at Lord's. The successful candidate will make a full contribution to life at the School, including teaching academic lessons and pastoral tutoring.

Harrow has its own salary scale and provides accommodation and many other benefits.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with any past employer and the Criminal Records Bureau.

JOB: Active Schools Coach: Penicuik CC

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Active Schools Coach: Penicuik CC

Closing date: 12th October 2013

Penicuik CC require an Active Schools Coach for 2014. Programme runs from Mid- January to End June.

Essential: Disclosure + PVG. Min- Level 2 qualification.

Preferable: Previous experience in school coaching.

Financial package in place.

Closing date 12 October 2013.

Contact Stewart Davidson Club Secretary through club website. 07754145958

Cricket Show 230: Competition Winner

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This week's winner of the Cricket Show podcast question competition is Liam. He wins a free coaching course from PitchVision Academy.

The winning question was:

"This week I am playing a team that will sledge me for being a dour batsman. Should I respond or just be quiet and take it? Also what are some good examples of how to handle sledging?"

Listen to the panels answer to his question here.

To enter your own question for the chance to win your choice of online coaching course send your questions in here.