We know that Australian children are growing overweight at a rapid rate-so much so that the number of overweight children has more than double in the last 20 years. In the schools physical activity and nutrition survey (SPANS) it was reported that 26% of boys and 24% of girls in NSW aged approximately 5-16 years […]
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You begin your journey from the pavilion to the middle. Maybe you’re a club cricketer, you’ve been waiting all week to play your favourite sport, been standing in the field all afternoon watching the bowlers do their thing, waiting for the opportunity to do yours. Maybe you’re an international cricketer, you’re playing in a test […]
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How to bat with control
How to control your head and feet movements
Fielding and Fitness
principles of training
A number of principles make up the prescription of training programs, including progressive overload, recovery, specificity and individuality. These principles provide the basis on which we can design programs to prevent injuries and enhance performance. Progressive overload To improve fitness, players must be subjected to training loads beyond those to which they are normally accustomed. […]
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Fast bowlers are considered some of the most influential players on the cricket field. Bowling in cricket involves an initial run-up, numerous rotations and circumduction of a straight…
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I think it might be appropriate to share my experience with pressure situations and how I dealt with them. Make no mistake about it, Cricket, whether you’re in Club cricket or international cricket, is filled with stress….
DetailsMelbourne Cricket Coaching Launches It’s Web Site
Melbourne Cricket Coaching proud to announce the launch of its new website to the general public and all the cricketers. The website has been built using an ultra-modern responsive template. In a nutshell, this means it mobile and tablet friendly, and the design and layout will automatically adjust to best fit whichever device you use […]
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