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sjh7
Amateur
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 10/06/2011 : 00:00:51
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Hi Guys,
Just thought I would ask around your opinions as I have had many responses to this at my club. When batting, how do you compose yourself for every ball. Some people have to told me to be arrogant and tell yourself the bowler can't get you out. Others say give yourself a phrase that you need to focus on such as 'watch the ball' etc. (this one I tend to see many pros use)
How do you focus yourself at the crease? and does it work?
Thanks :)
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Tykemania
Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/06/2011 : 10:03:52
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| The latter, and yes it does. Preferred ones are either "wheres the seam?" (the best way of working out what the ball might do), "with the spin" ( reminder not to heave across the line of the ball) or just "focus" |
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warney2009
Amateur
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/06/2011 : 11:37:09
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| i try to relax as much as possible while the bowler is walking back then focus the ball from the start of the run up |
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kurtz1991
Amateur
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/06/2011 : 19:43:51
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| I've really got to make myself watch, and not be stupid...and when im in for a long innings, its tiring, but, a big score doesnt come easy! I say to my self, 'just watch it, play straight' when the bowler is coming into bowl, and have my own little rituals i follow, however its important to switch off after every ball...so as not to lose concentration at a vital time... I tend to think of food for tea, cleaning my gear, ****ty stuff which has nothing to do with the game in hand, and then turn the concentration back on when I'm facing |
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sjh7
Amateur
United Kingdom
233 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2011 : 00:14:26
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| Thanks guys, really good responses here. It's good to hear different rituals and techniques you go through. For example I always scratch my guard before facing a ball..not to the extent trott does, just gives me a routine. |
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Flare888
Amateur
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Posted - 11/06/2011 : 02:56:48
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| I try to watch the seam of the ball like a hawk so that when the ball is delivered I am fully concentrating on the ball. |
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ammo500
Semi-Pro
Australia
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Posted - 11/06/2011 : 08:03:35
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| i go for a walk towards square leg and just relax and close eyes and just getting eyes ready for next ball, I don't look at field placings i like to play to my strengths |
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joeylough
New Starter
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/02/2012 : 15:10:04
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I find myself feeling confident in a work league game and then on the weekend games bricking myself. Any tips on getting prepaired for batting?
Confident in nets, work league... |
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Guesty
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Posted - 19/02/2012 : 09:31:37
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Originally posted by ammo500
i go for a walk towards square leg and just relax and close eyes and just getting eyes ready for next ball, I don't look at field placings i like to play to my strengths
Thats ridiculous, why would you not look at where the fielders are? |
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ammo500
Semi-Pro
Australia
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Posted - 26/02/2012 : 02:34:36
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| I don't want to force myself to play a shot im not good at only to mis hit it and get out. |
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sivadarsh1
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India
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 13:25:07
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| Well i would suggest you to stay as cool as possible.Stay on the most comfortable manner which you feel comfortable.Never try to imitate someone else.Watch the ball right from the beginning as the bowler starts to take his run-up.When you are about to play the ball make sure that your feet is moving.Feet movement is very important to play any sort of shot in cricket.Get closer to the ball,try to play the ball close to the body.Play with soft hands as you begins to start your innings(especially on bouncing tracks). Try this it will definitely work for you |
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