"THE HAYNES CRICKET MANUAL IS DESIGNED TO HELP ENTHUSIASTS YOUNG AND OLD TO LEARN ABOUT THE MANY DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE GAME"
Michael Vaughan
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The Haynes Cricket Manual is an exciting and inspirational new manual that no cricketer or fan should be without. Created in collaboration with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and written by a top coach, the Haynes Cricket Manual is packed with practical information and expert guidance on everything you need to know about playing this wonderful game. It is designed to be useful and appealing to all levels of player, from youngsters who are just starting out to dedicated cricketers looking to sharpen their skills.
All instructional information is presented in a logical and clear way, and provides a firm grounding in technique and best practice for the many different aspects of batting, bowling, fielding, wicketkeeping, captaincy and coaching. Carefully chosen photographs (showing a range of England players), diagrams and drawings complement the user-friendly text.
A foreword by Michael Vaughan, former England Captain, compliments the book warmly: ‘As a young player I was always looking for ways to learn more about cricket and striving to improve my game in any way that I could. The Haynes Cricket Manual is designed to help enthusiasts young and old to learn about the many different aspects of the game… It is a ‘must-read’ for all aspiring young cricketers who are striving, as I did, to make the most of their talent.’
Batting Techniques for all shots described in detail ♦ Decision-making ♦ Shot selection ♦ Running between the wickets ♦ Building an innings.
Bowling Basics about where to bowl and types of action ♦ Specific instruction for all variations ♦ Pace bowling – fast, seam, swing ♦ Spin bowling – finger, wrist ♦ Setting fields.
Fielding Positions and roles explained ♦ Essential techniques – catching, ground fielding, throwing ♦ Wicketkeeping.
Packed with all the insight and expertise expected of an official book, the Haynes Cricket Manual is essential reading for anyone who plays or watches cricket, whatever their level of interest, ability or achievement.
The author, Andy Tennant, is Head of Performance with Cricket Scotland. He holds the highest cricket coaching qualification available, having passed the ECB Level IV Elite coaching programme with merit. Andy has played for and coached the Scottish national team in a lifetime that has been dedicated to cricket, whether playing, coaching or developing players and coaches. He lives on the Ayrshire coast.
RRP: £17.99 Buy from HaynesOnline
