108. If you are upset about being dismissed, put it in perspective, remember it is a game and if getting out is the worst thing that happens in your life you will have had an extraordinarily good life. Look forward to the next time you get to bat.

This is part 2 of a 2 part series by Gary Palmer on batting against left arm swing bowling. To go to part 1 click here.

If you can’t play the on drive well you will struggle against left arm over bowlers so go away and work on that shot from the left arm over angle of feed.

In particular, technical points to look for are:

1. Open stance

107. A clever fielding team will know how to behave to each batsman so as to maximise the prevention of runs and the chance of getting the batsman out. With some batsmen just a little bit of chat or a dare will get them playing wild, ‘get-out’, show-off shots, while others get distracted by total silence. Field clever.

This is part 1 of a 2 part series by Gary Palmer about batting against left arm over bowlers.

The most successful batsmen have efficient techniques against all angles and types of bowler.

Lesser players struggle against left arm over pace bowling, especially the ones who swing the ball back in to the batter. This problem is apparent with all ages and standards of cricketers.

The last few weeks before the cricket season starts are the time when we are all most motivated.

So why not make the most of this time by getting your preparation spot on?

Mike Selvey, cricket writer, commentator and England international knows a thing or two about fast bowling. He took over 1000 wickets.

But he’s perpetuating a myth will harm upcoming young bowlers if they follow his advice.

So it’s time for a rebuttal; long, slow distance running is not the way to get fit for bowling.

This is part of the specialist fielding series of articles, for the full list of fielding positions covered click here.

If I asked you to name a great fielder who would you name?

Jonty Rhodes? Paul Collingwood? Ricky Ponting?

Chances are you would name someone who fields in the covers, the fielding position that requires the widest range of skills and the most dramatic and athletic performances.

How do great leg spinners get started?

Bowler’s like Shane Warne, Abdul Quadir and Anil Kumble are exciting. They take wickets with art, style and guile. They do it without having the advantages of pace and fear that the quicks have.

This is a guest article on nutrition from supplement company Maxinutrition.