Tag: Practice Design

A collection of articles exploring ideas, themes, and experiences from across Cricket Mind Online.

What Talent Pathways Really Get Wrong About Young Cricketers

Ben Silver explores talent pathways, messy practice, and why long-term development matters more than early selection success.
Why Cricketers Train Well but Struggle to Perform in Matches

Why some cricketers perform well in training but struggle to transfer that confidence into matches.
Why Nets Don’t Always Lead to Runs in Matches

Why strong winter training doesn’t always translate into strong match performances — and what players can learn from that.
Spin Bowling Isn’t the Problem. The Way We Coach It Is.

A thoughtful look at why spin bowling struggles may reflect coaching environments, not player ability.
What It Takes to Move Up in Cricket

An honest look at the realities, pressures and lessons of trying to move up through the levels in cricket.
The Psychology of Fielding

A fascinating conversation with Paul Tweddle on the psychology, skill and culture behind elite fielding in cricket.
Cricket Pre-Season Training: How to Prepare With Purpose

Practical advice for cricketers who want to make pre-season training more purposeful, confident and match-relevant.
Great in Nets, Struggle in Games

Why some cricketers thrive in practice yet struggle on match day — and what to do about it.
Cricket Pre-Season Preparation

A practical workshop helping young cricketers structure winter training so it translates into match performance.
Make Every Net Session Count

Transform your cricket training by prioritising quality over quantity! Embrace deliberate practice, set clear intentions, recreate match pressure, and integrate mental skills. Make every minute in the nets count, building true confidence and readying yourself for game day triumphs!
Ben Silver joins Cricket Mind Online

Ben Silver joins Cricket Mind Online, strengthening our high-performance coaching and player development support.