Judgment Of The Ball

The ‘Game’ Of Cricket

Cricket is a simple, and logical game
Its complexities are created by the:

• Opposition
• Conditions
• Over Coaching

At First Class Level Every Batsman Has His Own Method.
Consistent performances are everything!

Batsmen At The Top Level

• Want to ‘access’ the ball and then hit it with the full face of the bat
• Consistent contact is vital for scoring
• Full bat face contact eliminates risks and ensures time at the crease
• It also enables batters to execute a variety of shots and score runs

Accessing The Ball	Making Contact With The Full Face Of The Bat

Coaching At The Top Level Of Cricket

• Every player is different
• At the top level consistent performance is all that matters
• Every top level player has their own ‘method’ of batting
• As a Coach you must understand not only the ‘basics’, but also all variations of batting technique…players will expect you to know this.
• The history of batting and a keen eye will help you respond to individual players.

A Batters Makeup

• Even though mental management and awareness contributes at least 85-90% towards a players performance at the elite level
• There is always a need for an understanding of the variations, and consequences, of batting techniques