After the start up bonus, the head count for the training was back to normal as some 10 players showed up. However, this was perhaps one of the most satisfying session. The stand-in captain Craig, took over the training in absence of our regular captain. Craig set some clear objectives for bowlers. The bowlers were strictly instructed to bowl on the off stump, similar the batsmen were asked to keep the ball on the ground and practice shot on the off. As a penalty, when a bowler drifted towards leg-side, he was to bring the ball. Similarly a wrong shot i.e. towards the on side required the batsman to run down and bring the ball. Finally, there was some discipline visible in the practice. Every batsman got to play one pace and one slow bowler. These changes in the practice session clearly reflected out shortcomings that came to fore in the previous week's practice game. Also the little chat after the session was very useful, as all the players shared their experience.
Personally I was very happy about how I was getting into rhythm. After some very inconsistent bowling in previous practice game I needed a good training and Craig gave me more than my share of time to work on my bowling and in the end I was able to get some visible bounce on our routinely dead pitch.
I think we should to stick to such more targeted training sessions where we don't focus on developing new skill rather spend more time on perfecting our already acquired skills. The issue of the wicket-keeper remain unresolved as yet.
Hopefully the motivation of the players will continue and we will start the formal season on a good note.
right arm over
Arvind
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