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Q: We have a young wicket keeper in our club who moves really well to his left but struggles moving to his right. Last season he missed a few catches with the balls going between himself and first slip off right hander batters. He didn’t have the same problem with left hand batters.
Can we ask what training drill we could help him with leading into this season?
A: Maybe look into Plyometrics workouts. It will make him more explosive and Centre his balance better. It will strengthen his core and just practice with a tennis ball and no glove going to his weaker side, stretching his comfortability and confidence going that way.
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Q: I’m 18 and opening the bowling and want to have a big offseason to improve. What do people recommend as the balls I need to work on and perfect?
A: Practice with two spare balls on a length in the nets as target practice. Keep your fingers soft on the end of the ball and always practice seam up to begin with. Don’t complicate it. Line and length first and foremost. Work on rhythm in your run up and delivery. Use your run ups wisely (don’t waste them). Practice as if every ball matters.
Adrian Critchley
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