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Case Study: Bowl Faster with More Accuracy in 10 Weeks

In our previous 10 week case study, we looked at overall results for the group, so now I want to drill down further and look at how individual players fared. The first of these players is "A", who wanted to bowl faster while improving his accuracy over a couple of months in the off season.

Let's look at what we did and how we did it.

CRICKET JOBS: Digital Marketing Specialist - Cricket Australia (UK)

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Closing date: 18th January 2016

Title: Direct Marketing Specialist
Function: Marketing
Location: Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-Time

CRICKET JOBS: Clubs and School Coach - Live Active Leisure (UK)

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Closing date: 15th January 2016

£9.86 - £10.97 per hour

Funding for 9 months of the year

Live Active Leisure is a Company limited by guarantee with charitable status.  The Company currently owns and/or operates leisure and community facilities and provides development, health, fitness and wider leisure services throughout the Perth & Kinross area. 

CRICKET JOBS: Cricket Development Officer - George Watson's College (UK)

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Closing date: 15th January 2016

Contract Type: 35 hours per week
Contract Term: Fixed Term for two years

George Watson's are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to fill the new role of Cricket Development Officer, working with George Watson’s College and The Watsonian Cricket Club.

Cricket Coaching Review of the Year

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After another stonking year of cricket, it's time we had a quick look back at the highlights. So, whether you are a veteran of PitchVision Academy or this is your first visit, this collection of content is a great place to look at what we gave you in the last 12 months.

CRICKEY JOBS: Team Operations Manager - West Indies CB (WI)

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Closing date: 8th January 2016

The WICB’s mission is to manage, develop and promote cricket to the benefit and enjoyment of the West Indian people and the world. The   Team   Operations   Manager   is   responsible for meeting  the  logistical,  operational  and  administrative requirements  of  the  West  Indies  Team  at  home  and overseas  and supporting  the  smooth  execution  of  the team’s movements and  contractual  commitments  to  a consistently high standard.

Cricket Show S6 Episode 50: End of Year Extravaganza!

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Sam Lavery, Mark Garaway and David Hinchliffe wrap up the series with more cricket chat. The show includes a quick review of the year from a coaching perspective before getting into some more technical troubleshooting.

There is a tactical discussion around what to bowl when and we help a young fast bowler find out more about "chest drive" Listen to the last show for the answers.

CRICKET JOBS: Player Coach - Cookham Dean CC (UK)

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Closing date: 20th January 2016

Cookham Dean CC is one of the leading cricket clubs in Berkshire, set in a lovely village between Maidenhead and Marlow.  Last season, the 1st XI were promoted to the Home Counties Premier League (Division 2) following consecutive league title wins, and the Club has three other senior Saturday XI’s in the Thames Valley League, and a strong colts set-up particularly in the younger age groups.

How Christmas Pantomime Can Improve Your Cricket

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Good sporting performance is a lot like acting in a British Panto.

Oh yes it is.

How to Have a Bullet Throw

A powerful throw sends a message to a batting team.

The batsmen are looking for a second run and you are in the deep. The both look up to see your throw, as do most of the batsmen waiting to come in. There is a subtle moment of expectation: Just how good is this guy’s throw?

You sear it in head high, dipping into the keeper’s gloves so he doesn’t have to move.