Cricket Training Program

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Cricket Training Program

Like any athlete, cricket players also need to follow a strength and

conditioning program that aims towards them peaking at certain stages

of the year. By concentrating on a combination of strength training

and CV workouts throughout the winter season will enable you to

perform with greater ability and reduce risk of injury during the

summer season. cricket training program

Along with building a good base of strength and fitness, the skills of

the game should be worked on, ideally as a team in order to produce a

higher level of combined skills, as cricket is a sport that is played

in two forms, batting and fielding.

BATS MAN

Bats man aim to stay at the crease for as long as possible, sometimes

for periods of over 4 hours. In order to occupy this position, a good

bats man most be able to stay focused, have good ball / eye skills,

and have the strengths and fitness to make each shot played count.

FIELDING

Fielders need the ability to sustain a concentrated effort for a 6

hour plus period without fatigue, in sometimes very warm conditions.

There bodies most be capable of explosive bursts at any given time -

such as racing for a ball, jumping for a catch. Aim to keep your body

moving whilst on the pitch, walking and stretching the muscles

whenever possible. Keep your mind busy by visualising exactly what you

will do when the ball comes towards you.

Bowlers require both explosive strength and speed, combined with good

muscular endurance, in order to be able to maintain a high number of

overs. Poor fitness and muscular strength will result in inaccurate

bowling, and greater risk of injury, especially for high speed

bowlers.

Because all players will at some time in the game, play a combination

of batting and fielding, the below training program will aid all

players.

AEROBIC TRAINING

You should aim to spend at least two sessions a week performing some

form of aerobic training over a period of 45 to 60 minutes plus.

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