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Interesting piece here from Vic Marks looking at Rashid and English legspin in general http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/oct/20/adil-rashids-england-leg-spin-ignites-the-hopes-of-crickets-romantics Personally I think Rashid more than jusitfies his place in limited overs cricket where...

Speaking as a 47 year old - switch to coaching ;) Seriously, if he has played a while and does a physical job he probably knows what he needs to do to keep himself in shape, that said I would guess a few mobility sessions wouldn't hurt, Dewsey at Cricket Stength did an article on 'older'...

Over Coming Disfunction - more details here http://cricketstrength.com/need-transition-injury-training/

Yes, Stef & Ross from CricketStrength.com are fantastic, really know their stuff and are incredibly open and willing to share that knowledge. I wouldn't have thought the weighted balls would be that great for spinners personally as there is just too much else going on with the release point etc...

Interesting article on Gary Keedy's website: http://spinscience.co.uk/stephen-bliss/ talks about cutting out that 'bad ball' per over and getting a bit more control. Whatever the coaching consisted of, it seems to have done the trick with some pretty impressive returns from the last two weeks

Portable net is useful if you are low on numbers (as you say can be the whole of the leg/off side field). What I would say is that rather than disallowing leg side shots try to run as a full pitch practice with cones (or bags) to indicate where the missing fielders would be. Bit more onus on...

I like this as a 'light' version and good to see you are taking the keeper out there, so often keepers get left out of the equation

You have just listed all the reasons why it is a good idea Dave. The specialist nature shouldn't be a reason not to do it, the exact opposite, its great opportunity to get adults who are not usually involved to give a small commitment to the juniors and where their specific knowledge and...

Lots on here about spinners training on their own in the nets, either with or often without a batter, but just wondered how many of you had this opportunity at your club? http://spinscience.co.uk/technique-or-match-play/ I try to do something similar with my juniors a couple of times a year...

I think it is probably a bit of both, although unfortunately with the reduction in free to air TV coverage, I would say less and less players are coming with a real idea of what cricket is, unless there is a family member who plays/played, so the kids don't necessarily know about different...

Unfortunately, I am not working with any spinners at present. I moved clubs this time last year and am the only qualified coach at my new club so I guess juniors would come to me, but we are still a good way away from that at present (its still at the herding cats stage, although it gets better...

Dave that sounds great and if Joe is there with you, hopefully his 'spin journey', if he decides to go down that path, will benefit from that. Its difficult to get that sort of subtle knowledge into younger players without them going through all the trial and error, I still think they need a...

This whole perfect action idea, is is something the ECB are now trying to get their coaches away from, although it is difficult because what do you replace it with if you are an inexperienced coach? As ever there are good and bad coaches and even within the good category they might not be good...

No worries Jack, did the coach explain why he thought you would be more suited to a slingyer action, generally it is something that a player does naturally that is then developed. Would be interested to see a video, if you have the chance.

Kurve67, welcome to the forum, no worries about digging up an old thread, sometimes it helps to show your issue is not unique and also gives you the chance to look at previous comments that may have been useful. If you could post a video I am sure there will be someone who will take a look.

Jack, firstly welcome to the site, given your age I would suggest you look for a club with a decent coaching set up. If you have a choice (which will probably depend on where you are located) then ask around and see if there are any ABSAT coaches locally. Unfortunately coaching qualifications...

Dave, I am always a bit hesitant about who I use that graphic with, its not intended to overwhelm you into choosing the 'right' shot, but does make a useful point that shot selection should be about playing the appropriate shot to any ball based on its line and length. Personally (and this is...

Dave, I find the attached link helpful when coaching developing batters http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/skills/4177934.stm not because it is definitive, but because it is a good starting place to work out what shots you have/need (I use a much simplified version) and then its a case of...

Chino, can I suggest you are in a minority with your wish list as I guess there are coaches up and down the country asking where you are so they can come and coach at your club rather than facing the apathy / bloody minded resistance to any 'new' aspect of training that they put forward at their...

Dave, that video is nearly 4 years old. Post something a bit more recent if you want a more reliable comment. As for what Parbs88 was saying, watch where your back foot lands and then where your front foot lands (helpfully often near the white line on the tarmac), convention says you...