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How to Coach Confidence and Reduce Anxiety

Nomaan sent in a great question to the Pitchvision Cricket Show last week. It revolved around his lack of confidence, increased anxiety levels and being unable to transfer his considerable practice skills into a match context.

Ultimately he had lost "that loving feeling" for the game.

CRICKET JOBS: Quantity Surveyor - Sri Lanka Cricket (SL)

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Closing date: 20th August 2015

 Sri Lanka Cricket is looking for a high profile and result oriented Quantity Surveyor.

Attractive package awaits the right candidate with proven track record and credentials.

CRICKET JOBS: Development Leader, Sixes Metro Region - Cricket NSW (Aus)

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Closing date: 16th August 2015

  • Inspire the next generation of cricket players, fans and volunteers
  • Full time role, based in Moore Park, Sydney
  • Parking available onsite + benefits


The Role:
A  wonderful  opportunity  exists  to  join  one  of  Australia's  leading  sporting  organisations  on  a full-time  basis.  Based in Moore  Park,  Sydney this  role has  4  direct  reports  and reportsto  the General   Manager –Game   Development.

CRICKET JOBS: Development Manager, North Coast - Cricket NSW (Aus)

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Closing date: 16th August 2015

  • Inspire the next generation of cricket players, fans and volunteers
  • Full time role, based in Coffs Harbour
  • Join a leading sporting organisation


The Role:
Based in  Coffs  Harbour,  this  full  time role  will  report  to  the  Development  Leader – Northern NSW and  act  as  the  key  figure  for  cricket  in  the  region.

Overcome Cricket Nerves with a Mental Net

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One of the biggest problems faced by cricketers is the nerves before playing. But what if I told you worrying in the right way is perfect for getting you through a tough game?

We all worry, and that worry is usually fearing the worst. Everyone has had the moment where they wonder if they will get out first ball. It's usually around the time you are in next. It's uncomfortable and it makes you nervy at the crease, stopping you play your natural game.

So, switch the worry to focus on what you can do instead.

You can still worry, it's just you can make it productive instead of being filled with panic.

Stop Making Excuses About "Style" to Start Making Runs

Whatever your style as a batsman, you can't use it as an excuse.

If you are a big hitter and you get out in a tight run chase trying to clear deep midwicket, you can't shrug and say "it's the way I play".

If you are a naturally cautious batsman there is no excuse for making the middle order have to take risks because you have wasted balls at the top of the order.

Some might say it's selfish batting.

Cricket Show 321: Competition Winner

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

The winning question was,

"For the past few years I am really struggling with my confidence. I am not able to perform at all and I am constantly working very hard. When I perform poorly I then start feeling depressed.

Cricket Show S6 Episode 29: Working with Outliers

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Not everyone fits the mould, so on the show the team discuss players who are outliers; those who need special attention in cricket coaching.

plus Mark Garaway, Sam Lavery and David Hinchliffe also talk about "the fear", when it seems like everything is going wrong and you don't know what to do. For one listener, it was so bad he was praying the ball would never come to him!

And there is a dicussion on changing bowling action from front on to side on; when would you need to do it, why would you need to do it and, importantly, how to do it safely and effectively.

Listen in for birthday banter, #garasgold and much more!

PV/VIDEO Weekly Highlights: A Creative New Shot

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Welcome to the PV/VIDEO Digest, your highlights summary of the weeks best videos from PitchVision Interactive

You can share these videos by email or onto facebook, and post your comments right here: From serious analysis to Friday fun. Here are the top videos uploaded from PitchVision systems around the world this week.

Drills to Improve Playing Fast Bowling

England's disarray against fast bowling at Lord's was not a surprise to those who have watched them closely over the years.

Despite Lords being a very good batting track, England seemed clueless against the fast bowling onslaught in the 4th innings.

Australia shifted their length of attack to push the batters back and then pitched the ball fuller to bring the stumps in or get the edge. The classic combination of short, short, full. The same combination that undid them in Australia 18 months ago.

So what can be done in this situation?

Here are some drills.