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CRICKET JOBS: Operations Administrator - Glamorgan CCC (UK)

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Closing date: 28th November 2014

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the SWALEC Stadium to work within the Operations Department as Glamorgan Cricket prepares to undertake a busy 2015 season.

We are looking for an organised and efficient individual to work as part of an experienced team to deliver the Investec Ashes Test match and full domestic calendar of events.

Dare You Use This Terrifying Batting Drill?

This is a guest posted drill from Laurie Ward of Complete Cricketer Academy.

This is the most terrifying batting drill you will ever experience. We call it "The Nazgul" because in Lord of the Rings, nothing is as scary as a Nazgul!

For the coach, it brings out the inner sadist. For the players, it's a way to work on hitting the ball into the right areas, even when you are exhausted and just want it to stop. It won't because there is no respite.

How to Become a Self-Sufficient Cricketer

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Do you need a coach to be a good cricketer?

Shane Warne didn't think so. He was famous for scoffing at coaching and encouraging players to rely on themselves to get better. He had a point. No one can help you once you walk onto the field, can they? You might as well learn how to do it yourself.

So what does the self reliant cricketer look like?

Cricket Show 283: Competition Winner

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

The winning question was:

PV/VIDEO Weekly Highlights: Get Close to the Stumps

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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.

Cricket Show S5 Episode 40: A Pile of Old Curtains

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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.

Use the Imaginary Tunnel to Boost This Batting Style

Have you noticed that some batters set up differently?

Bent knees and a slightly wider base are notable in Kevin Pietersen, Graeme Smith and Gary Ballance. They move completely differently. Their movements don't relate to those coaching words and terms that I have often been exposed to in during my 22 year coaching career.

How do you coach players like this when they struggle with technical issues?

CRICKET JOBS: Participation and Retention Officer - Norfolk Cricket Board (UK)

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Closing date: 14th November 2014

 Salary: £10,920per annum, part time (3 days / 21hrs per week), plus mileage allowance

Fixed term 2 year contract (with possibility of extending)

Required for January 2015

CRICKET JOBS: Marketing Manager, Recreational Cricket - ECB (UK)

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Closing date: 3rd November 2014
 
Marketing Manager - Recreational Cricket
Based at Lord’s Cricket Ground
6 month contract – start date November

How to Prepare for a Cricket Trial

Trials are unique: The feeling of nervousness on arrival, the pressure of your first delivery and - hopefully -the feeling of excitement as they crunch a pull shot from the “big lad”.

Here are a few tips. They may not revolutionise your stats at the end of the season, but will install a game plan, or a little structure to your trial. Possibly taking you from a player who just missed out, to the one that snuck in the back door.