I have been quite frustrated and ultimately critical of the approach to batting in red ball cricket in the modern game. The white ball format is exciting and fearless. Red ball cricket, by virtue of its extended timescales demands a variety of approaches. Sometimes, the white ball skills have their place. There are times when they do not, yet are still applied. I do not believe … [Read more...] about ‘A batsman transcending eras and formats’ by Julian Wyatt
The Future of Batting: Julian Wyatt
Everything evolves, but so to does everything erode if we aren’t careful. If we don’t look after our bodies, our bodies will struggle to survive the test if time. As a cricket coach who specialises in batting, I see the same happening in the world of batting, or batsmanship. Obviously, the modern cricketer may well call me a dinosaur, although anyone that works with me will … [Read more...] about The Future of Batting: Julian Wyatt
Training Principles: Julian Wyatt
Up and down the country all ages of cricketer will be turning up for training sessions ahead of their weekend cricket matches. The premise being to ‘be prepared’, although each environment, each level will focus in their own special way. As a cricket player and coach I have been party to all manner of training sessions over the years. Some excellent, some distracted … [Read more...] about Training Principles: Julian Wyatt