Podcast | Cricket coaching, fitness and tips

Cricket Show S5 Episode 41: Bowl, Eat, Drink, Sleep, Bowl

Filed in:
AttachmentSize
PitchVision Academy - PitchVision Academy Cricket Show 284.mp3
29.63 MB

Feats of amazing athletic fielding are in the mind of the team this week. Mark Garaway and David Hinchliffe discuss exactly how to throw down the stumps in spectacular fashion like Matthew Wade did.

There is also a discussion on the question of coming back for a second spell, or bowling two days in a row. There is plenty of advice, and foam rolling is mentioned. Plus Garas is throw a dog-eared old ball and asked to get some wickets. How will he do it?

Listen to the show to find out!

Cricket Show S5 Episode 40: A Pile of Old Curtains

Filed in:
AttachmentSize
PitchVision Academy - PitchVision Academy Cricket Show 283.mp3
32.67 MB

You want some creative drillology? Mark Garaway joins David Hinchliffe and Sam Lavery to talk about power hitting with some curtains. As if that wasn't enough we also get some basketballs in on the action.

It's all in the 30 minute show that also contains tips for bowlers on how to deal with twinkle toes batters, and a detailed discussion on bullying in cricket. We discover what it really is, how to handle it as a player and how to deal with it as a coach.

Download, listen and enjoy.

Cricket Show S5 Episode 39: Conquering the Nervous Nineties

Filed in:
AttachmentSize
PitchVision Academy - PitchVision Academy Cricket Show 282.mp3
30.02 MB

If you are reading this, and listening to the show, the chances are that you would like a job in cricket. As host Sam Lavery is in charge of the PitchVision cricket jobs board, he joins David Hinchliffe to chat about job hunt tips, finding a role and jobs in your facebook feed.

Plus, it's not all career advice. There is plenty of cricket, including a batsman with the nice problem of getting out in the 90s, and what to do when everyone is telling you that you are not playing well.

Download the show to listen in.

Cricket Show S5 Episode 38: Adapting Your Line and Length

Filed in:
AttachmentSize
PitchVision Academy - PitchVision Academy Cricket Show 281.mp3
20.61 MB

Some people say line and length is simple and all stattos should put away the measuring stick. What do the team of Sam Lavery, Mark Garaway and David Hinchliffe think though?

You can find out by downloading this show. Alongside this question we also examine the idea of a "natural" line and length, and deal with a frustrated leg spinner who can't get a bowl even though he is awesome!

Have a listen and give your feedback!

Cricket Show S5 Episode 37: Playing Up and Out of Your Skin

Filed in:
AttachmentSize
PitchVision Academy - PitchVision Academy Cricket Show 280.mp3
30.65 MB

The team of David Hinchliffe, Mark Garaway and Sam Lavery tackle the sticky topic of "self help". The category doesn't sit well with tough cricketers and hard nosed coaches, but is there something we can take from all those books? Find out on the show.

Plus, there is the usual mailbag with questions on running between the wickets, blindfolds and stepping up a level as a young bowler in adult cricket. Can we help this young player play up and out of his skin?

There is something for everyone who plays and coaches cricket in the show.

Have a listen and give your feedback!

Cricket Show S5 Episode 36: Live from Millfield

Filed in:
AttachmentSize
PitchVision Academy - PitchVision Academy Cricket Show 279.mp3
32.59 MB

It's a rare "IRL" meet up for David Hinchliffe and Mark Garaway as the pair go head to head over the table at Millfield school. Sam Lavery dials in over Skype to make up the dream team.

Cricket Show S5 Episode 35: Indian Bullseye

Filed in:
AttachmentSize
PitchVision Academy - PitchVision Academy Cricket Show 278.mp3
31.93 MB

Mark Garaway is on a campaign for mixing up formats at club and school level. More two day games is his mantra, so David Hinchliffe and Sam Lavery grill the Director of Coaching at Millfield School about his ideas.

The team also help a player who is threatened with being dropped because of his slingly bowling action. Seems unfair? We give him a solution that will keep everyone happy. Plus, we help a guy with a deadline come back from injury before his season starts. The pressure is on to be ready, but can it be done in time?

Listen now!

Cricket Show S5 Episode 34: The High Risk Edition

Filed in:
AttachmentSize
PitchVision Academy - PitchVision Academy Cricket Show 277.mp3
29.78 MB

Mark Garaway is a busy man. So busy, they only way we could get him on this week's show was to call him up while driving between appointments. With his phone on 9% battery and shooting along at precisely 70mph, will we make it to the end of the show with him?

David Hinchliffe and Sam Lavery shore things up in the studio as we talk about the use and misuse of stats in cricket, bowling googlies and how to find your perfect setup.

Cricket Show S5 Episode 33: Quickfire Coaching

Filed in:
AttachmentSize
PitchVision Academy - PitchVision Academy Cricket Show 276.mp3
31.61 MB

If you can't get enough cricket coaching and playing tips, this is the 30 minutes for you, with a focus on quickfire tips this week, including fielding drills, batting techniques, fast bowling, cricket tactics and how to bowl a bouncer!

Plus there are in-depth discussions on picking and playing short bowling, and how to fit an SAQ plan into your fast bowling training.

All that and much more, ready for download. Listen now!

Cricket Show S5 Episode 32: Free Weight vs. Bodyweight

Filed in:
AttachmentSize
PitchVision Academy - PitchVision Academy Cricket Show 275.mp3
32.44 MB

What is best for fitness training, bodyweight or machines?

That's one of the questions in the show that has been put to the team of Mark Garaway, Sam Lavery and David Hinchliffe. The answer is in the show, along with some cooking tips from Lavers.

Plus the team discuss the importance of the hips in spin bowling, and how to get rotation through the hips and into the ball to give it a rip.

All that and much more, ready for download. Listen now!