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Cricket Show S6 Episode 43: Forget the Chimp

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Building relationships with other players can be tough. But it's a vital part of being in a team or coaching players, so the team of Sam Lavery, Mark Garaway and David Hinchliffe talk about how to handle different situations,including the dreaded "chimp brain".

Plus there are questions answered on how to lose weight for cricket, and setting the field for a podcast favourite; leg spinners. Tune in to get the lowdown (if indeed you tune these days).

Cricket Show S6 Episode 42: Chunking Your Year

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There are many ways to improve your cricket and train others. There are different phases to the crickteting year. On the show, the team discuss how these two elements fit together. Mark Garaway, David Hinchliffe and Sam Lavery talk about when to use sidearms, drills, bowling machines and plenty more.

There are also listener's questions on how to bat against "dry" bowling outside off stump and dealing with the difference in bounce between indoor nets and outdoor games. Get your cricket coaching fix right now by listening in.

Cricket Show S6 Episode 41: Lessons from the Legends

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Gooch, Shewag and Zaheer all get a mention on the show as the team discuss lessons from the legends (two of whom have retired this week). Mark Garaway, David Hinchliffe and Sam Lavery continue the discussion into listener's questions. The show features two questions; one from a spinner who wants to bowl faster and another from a tape ball player who wants to make the move into hard ball cricket.

Plus, there is the usual chance to win the prize of online coaching, a 60 second burst of coaching from Sam Lavery and three questions that can only be answered "yes" or "no". It's packed from start to finish and not to be missed. Download it now.

Cricket Show S6 Episode 40: The Edge of Awkwardness

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Spinners are always high on the agenda for the coaching team of Mark Garaway, Sam Lavery and David Hinchliffe. On the show, the developing spinner gets a good discussion as the guys examine the very special needs of a young player who can keep the art of spin alive in a world of fast bowlers and six hitters. How do you keep those spinners motivated? You'll have to listen to find out.

Cricket Show S6 Episode 39: Moving the Fielders

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Mark Garaway, Sam Lavery and David Hinchliffe talk cricket coaching, specifically the latest change to the Laws of cricket that allow fielders to move before the ball has been played. What tactical and skill changes will this bring?

Cricket Show S6 Episode 38: Bowl as Fast as Muhammad Amir

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David Hinchliffe is joined by Sam Lavery and Mark Garaway. The team talk about the pace of a young Mohammad Amir and if it's possible for anyone to bowl with wheels at a young age.

There are also ways to deal with cricketing frustrations and a summary of how to appoach in season fitness training if you are going ot nets five days a week.

Cricket Show S6 Episode 37: A Good Environment

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Mark Garaway, Sam Lavery and David Hinchliffe are back together to talk cricket. This week the team have two examples of a successful team culture. Garas talks about the best team he ever worked with, and Lavers reflects on a cup win.

Cricket Show S6 Episode 36: Arm Speed for Spinners

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Mark Garaway and David Hinchliffe talk about playing and coaching cricket from beginners to world-class levels, with everything between.

In this special shorter show, there is a listener's question that gets a detailed discussion and analysis. This time there is discussion on the importance of arm speed on getting spin on the ball. A great one for all you spinners.

Listen in, subscribe and enjoy!

Cricket Show S6 Episode 35: Cricket or Boxing?

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Mark Garaway and David Hinchliffe talk about playing and coaching cricket from beginners to world-class levels, with everything between.

In this special shorter show, there is a listener's question that gets a detailed discussion and analysis. This time there is a dilemma from a player who might have fallen out of love with the game, but doesn't know how to break it to his cricket-loving father.

Cricket Show S6 Episode 34: A Lone Sheep

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There is a special guest appearance on the show with Mark Garaway, Sam Lavery and David Hinchliffe joined by an indifferent sheep. Somewhere along the line, the talk turns to cricket topics too.

The show starts with some follow up thoughts on a recent article debating the importance of data analysis in cricket coaching. Is it all taking us away from the joy of the game, or is there merit in the numbers?

Plus there are the usual listener's questions - with a prize on offer - about high knees in a fast bowler, and what happens when you bowl so many googlies you lose your leg break.

Listen in to enjoy and learn.