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Q: David Lovell - my best captain
Dermott Reeve was the best captained I played with.
He would also communicate plans with the players before, during and after the game. Hetting the attention of the team was his biggest strength as we were all part of the process to win the game.
Dermott was terrific in explaining the angles he wanted in the field for different type of bowlers. He wanted the field finer for the fast bowlers and squarer for the slower bowlers. He’d also make sure we were aware of angles for left- and right-hand batters. He always believed two gully’s and a backward point would strangle most left hand batters.
David Lovell
11 months ago
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Q: Most young batters in our club bat well for 30 to 50 balls but then start to play across the line and get themselves out. What advice or strategy can we offer to help them bat longer.
A: Best way to support emerging sports people is to make them aware of their skills, strengths and weaknesses.
Video analysis with a competent coach will educate the player and their immediate support network ie teammates, family members and coaches.
Video training sessions and become aware of your abilities. This will take time to develop as you will need hours of coaching to perfect the skill. Once empowered and confident in watching yourself and sharing your new skills with your support team, you then video the innings with knowledge and watch the changes in technique and mindset.
Video analysis is the most powerful tool as it cannot be disputed, however the time and truth bombs can be difficult to manage. Over videoing and over analysis can and is an issue for inexperienced coaches, parents and players.
Remember to have fun and when it is too much pressure take a break.
“Rome wasn’t built in a day and a picture paints a thousand.”
I hope this helps
