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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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….
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Proper exercise selection is one of the core features of any effective strength training program. Traditionally, bilateral exercises make up the bulk of most…
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Cricket Victoria has developed a one-page roadmap that has been shared with the State Government to confirm that it aligns with the wider roadmap…
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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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Former International Test and ODI Cricketer Level 3 High Performance Cricket Coach and Fitness Trainer As the Head Coach at Melbourne Cricket Coaching, I believe my role extends beyond simply teaching players how to bat, bowl and field. While the foundation skills are important, coaching is also about building confidence and shaping children’s and young […]
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Melbourne Cricket Coaching (MCC) today announced the appointment of Malinga Bandara is a former Sri Lankan professional cricketer, who played all formats. Bandara made his ODI debut against New Zealand in January 2006 at Wellington and was highly successful in the tournament, taking fourteen wickets at an average of 23.92, a strike rate of 29.2, […]
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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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