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How to cause pain and injury in a fast bowler

How's your back Mr. Fast Bowler?

I'm betting it's sore. More bowlers are reporting to their coaches with a niggle or problem, especially in the lower back. Fast bowling coach Ian Pont says he has never seen so many young players with so many problems.

Cricket Show 37: Fast bowling length and different batting grips

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Ian Pont makes his return this week, answering a question on fast bowling length. David has rain stopping play and Kevin hits the gym. We also answer your questions on:

How to reduce injuries by improving posture

What's worse than having a bad cricket technique?

How about a dangerous technique?

Chances are you know someone who plays with niggles in the shoulder, hip or back. Chances are it is caused by improper technique. Injury rates are up massively in recent years but it's not because players have stopped trying to bat and bowl with proper technique, it's because their bodies are not letting them.

Cricket Show 36: Your questions extravaganza!

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David reports on another victory and finally nabs a victim while Kevin does his best after being crook all week. We dedicate this week entirely to your questions on cricket coaching this week including:

Staying on the park: How to prevent injuries in cricket

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The number one aim of any good cricket fitness plan should be to prevent injury.

It's not possible to score runs and take wickets if you are on the sidelines due to a hamstring strain or other preventable injury. So while being strong, supple, fast and athletic is an important element, it's important to start by making sure you do no harm.

Cricket Show 34: First class fitness and Twenty20 death bowling

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David and Kevin are joined on the show this week by two PitchVision Academy coaches: Rob Ahmun answers our 5 questions and Ian Pont tells us how to bowl at the death ot Twenty20 matches when batsmen are giving it the long handle. We also talk about:

Cricket Show 33: Fast, accurate or both?

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Despite rain in the air, David and Kevin are not put off talking everything cricket from the club game to the World Twenty20. Ian Pont comes on the line for his views on the accuracy vs. speed debate and your questions are answered on:

Cricket Show 32: Cricket magazines, fast bowling tips and off season training

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There are plenty of guests on the show this week as Ian Pont is back to answer a fast bowling question and Duncan Steer, editor of SPIN, talks to us about cricket magazines and why he thinks Tony Greig is not cut out for podcasting.

On the show we also discuss

Cricket Show 31: The fast bowling coach

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David is celebrating another low scoring win at the weekend and announcing some exclusive news to show listeners. Kevin has a new found backlift and love of the IPL. The 5 questions section is back with Ian Pont in the chair telling us about his latest secret developments in fast bowling (including Atul Sharma).

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Fitness versus skill: Who wins?

Every now and again someone will challenge one of the central pillars of our coaching philosophy.

As you know, we feel that fitness is important to cricket. Others put less of an emphasis on it, which can lead to some interesting debates. Where is the truth?

In the death match between skill and fitness, who is the winner?