In this category, we show you how to play cricket step by step. Each player role and technique is broken down into phases to help you learn these techniques and build your confidence.
You will find here the very basics, the different types of bowlers and batters to distinguish the variety of techniques at your arsenal. Then, you should explore how to play a shot or how to bowl a delivery.
If you already know a thing or two, but still have lingering questions about your technique, we have several articles about improving some specific cricket skills with targeted drills and training.
This is a brief but comprehensive guide about the approach to playing cricket as a left handed batsman. In the round up I’ll discuss equipment, stance and any potential advantages and disadvantages to being left handed. If you’re just starting out in cricket and you are a natural left-hander, you’re in very good company. At …
Everyone has to bat in cricket but not all players will get to bowl. However, all youngsters learning the game should be fully conversant with the art. In this guide I’ll talk you through some basic coaching advice on how to bowl and we’ll also take a look at some common techniques. The Basics of …
How to Bowl in Cricket – Tips & Lessons for Beginners Read More »
As a batsman, your guard is an important thing to consider. This is the point on the wicket where you stand, in front of the stumps. There are a number of choices to take and, while it may seem like there are small margins involved, they can make the difference between being dismissed and staying …
Taking Guard in Cricket – Which Batting Guard to Choose Read More »
Why do bowlers and their fielders shine a cricket ball? In this guide, I’ll look a bit closer at the dynamics and why it is important to maintain that shine. Also under the spotlight are the ways in which you can and can’t treat the ball while on the field of play. How to Shine …
The Best Way to Shine a Cricket Ball – and How Does It Help Swing Bowling Read More »
Getting a batting order right is one of the most important parts of a cricketing strategy. I captained my club side on a few occasions and often found this to be the toughest part of my day. Here’s a guide on how to assess the eleven players taking part in the match and how to …
Batting Order in Cricket: How is a Batting Line Up Set Up? Read More »
In this guide I’m going to be looking at all the different cricket shots that are available to batsmen. I’ll also discuss the strategy and approach to selecting an appropriate shot to the ball that has been delivered. The aim is to help readers understand shot selection and to hopefully make them more prolific run …
All Cricket Shots – Types of Cricket Shots, Batting Technique Explained Read More »
