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Recent content by mat

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    Correcting Actions

    My coach had one of our bowlers hold the ball with the ball facing the batsmen with the back of his hand facing down, opposed to having the back of the hand faing up and ****ed. It appears to have worked to an extent.
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    Jakes 2009/10 cricket season log

    What is wrong with weights, mate. A little bulk is fine for cricket, and can also improve your cricket, as long as you don't get to addicted to bodybuilding.
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    Jakes 2009/10 cricket season log

    "Myth #2: Strength training will stunt the growth of children. It still amazes me that parents won’t hesitate to get their young children (6-7 years old) involved in sports such as football, gymnastics, basketball and soccer, yet they feel that participating in a strength-training program is...
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    Jakes 2009/10 cricket season log

    lifting weights supposedly stunts your growth when you are still developing, although i do not believe. Im no expert but lifting weight hasnt stopped me from growing, atleast i dont think it has
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    New cricket gear for the new season

    I update bat every 2/3 years, so got a new full size last weekend, which should last me a while. Also need all the cholthes, shoes, etc. due to growth over the off season. Also my clubs playing shirts change nearly every season whick is a pain in the ass.
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    All Rounder

    Probaly instinct most of the time. Often, you won't have the time to think about what shot you want to play, and where you want it, as you have half a second to react. Only practise can aid in knowing what shot to play, and how to play it. Knowing where the gaps are beforehand, you will...
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    Jakes 2009/10 cricket season log

    You should go to show your committed. If you are looking to play for the team during the season, turning up will look good on your record. If they are tossing up between you and another player, they may choose who has showed the most commitment, from what ive been told anyway. If it is for...
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    Convertible Spikes

    In particular, the convertible spikes i was looking at are the: Puma Ballistic II asics Gel-Strike Rate Spike (possibly)Twenty2yards Lite 111 spike I will be playing on turf every saturday, and on synthetic every sunday. Hence, the need for rubbers and spikes. Mat
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    Convertible Spikes

    What is the deal with these convertible spikes? I am currently in the market for some new spikes, and with the new range of spikes being phased in at the moment, i came across convertible spikes(puma and asics). Some are convertible from rubbers to spikes, others from half spikes to full...
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    *Official* Fourth Test at Headingley

    Agreed She got her facts horribly wrong IMO.
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    When does it start?

    My normal club season has sign up later this month. Going by last years fixtures, and presuming they start at the same time as last year, play will begin at the start of october(October 12) BTW, what team do you play for. District started at about the same time for us last year, with the U15's...
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    Post a comment if you think england are stupid for not taking the follow on!!!!

    :blink::dry: What does 'Gtf' stand for?
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    Bowling Full help/tips

    Don't get to ahead of yourself, your current info. is more than enough to improve. Practise one thing at a time, and you will notice marginal improvements. Trying to many thing can confuse the hell out of yourself, just making things worse.
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    Help for bowling!

    Something isn't quite right with your follow through. I think it may be that you are kicking your left foot across your body, rather than kicking it straight. You seem to be really twisting your knee, which could lead to injuries later. You really have to kick your foot straight. Try getting...
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    Jakes 2009/10 cricket season log

    You wouldnt happen to have a link to this particular site, would you?
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