This trail-blazing book is likely to become the definitive manual on playing and coaching cricket. It represents the first time that a cricket coach and a sports scientist (both world experts in their field) have combined their experience, insights and wisdom to create what is probably the most comprehensive and complete book on playing and coaching cricket anywhere in the world. Unlike many other coaching manuals, this book does not simply supply technical 'recipes' for batting, bowling and fielding (although these are thoroughly covered).The goal is to develop true 'all-rounders' - players who show not only technical but mental strength, and who are as physically fit and injury-resistant as possible. The mental, scientific, biomechanical and medical aspects of the game are discussed in detail. Although scientifically and technically thorough, the book is written in a lively style; there are summaries, explanatory illustrations (photographs and diagrams), anecdotes and handy tips from some of the game's greatest players and characters.
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'...a compulsory text for those hoping to make their way in the game.' -- Cric Info
'...the most comprehensive book on playing and coaching cricket published to date.' -- Cricket World
'It is to be hoped that this work will inspire and educate future generations of cricketers and coaches.' -- All Out Cricket
'It's a fitting epitaph to Bob Woolmer and his love and passion for the game.'
-- Spin Magazine
'players and captains...can learn from it...Just try to keep it out of the hands of the opposition.' -- Independent on Sunday
'...the most comprehensive book on playing and coaching cricket published to date.' -- Cricket World
'It is to be hoped that this work will inspire and educate future generations of cricketers and coaches.' -- All Out Cricket
'It's a fitting epitaph to Bob Woolmer and his love and passion for the game.'
-- Spin Magazine
'players and captains...can learn from it...Just try to keep it out of the hands of the opposition.' -- Independent on Sunday
About the Author
Considered the most forward-thinking coach in international cricket, BOB WOOLMER'S tragic and untimely death at the 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean dominated headlines around the globe for months. One small comfort is that he had just completed his magnum opus, a lifetime's wisdom garnered from playing and coaching cricket at the highest levels. PROFESSOR TIM NOAKES co-founded the Sports Science Institute of South Africa and is the Discovery Health Chair of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of Cape Town. He also directs the Medical Research Council/UCT Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit, which has produced nearly 400 scientific articles since its foundation 12 years ago. DR HELEN MOFFETT is a freelance writer and academic (she is a Senior Research Fellow at the African Gender Institute at the University of Cape Town). She is passionate about cricket, and has lectured all over the world on the social, political and cultural dimensions of the game. She has also co-produced two documentary fi lms on cricket, transformation and nation-building in South Africa.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
"The most important book about cricket in 25 years": can it really be this good?
Yes, yes, yes.
What Woolmer has done is to take cricket and completely rethink it, using all sorts of fields: psychology (visualising techniques), physics (reverse swing), historical analysis (comparing Ian Botham's tips on batting in 1980 with the Reverend James Pycroft's in 1851), statistics (there's no advantage in winning the toss in a one day match!) and fusing them altogether with experience of being at the top of international sport.
He's got view on everything, from which ball of an over one should play a premeditated shot in a ODI (the 1st or the 6th), which guard you should take (leg stump ahead of middle or middle and leg), to how to bowl an over in a 'set' so as to trap the batsman at the end.
I would say every ten pages, he comes up with something utterly new and original, on all sorts of fields: from why Bradman averaged 40 runs more than anyone else, to why McGrath had Atherton's number, to how you should bowl at someone when they are completely set and don't look like getting out.
He's continually illuminating, continually original, and frequently goes against the grain of 'orthodox' cricket coaching (e.g. you shouldn't worry about taking the bat directly back in the backlift: top players tend to take it back towards 2nd slip...the bottom hand is more significant than the top hand in batting... don't put your foot to the pitch of the ball...)
Clearly, this is most a book for people who are seriously interested in cricket, but it's just a brilliant example of someone taking a subject and completely rethinking it. Almost every facet of the game is something he's considered, practised and now written up for everyone to read (presumably dictating to the authors).
It's an absolute classic, ideal for dipping into, as it's written in small chunks.
A perfect gift for a cricket lover, or a real treat if you actually play.
It may look imposing at 700 pages, but it's simply brilliant.
Yes, yes, yes.
What Woolmer has done is to take cricket and completely rethink it, using all sorts of fields: psychology (visualising techniques), physics (reverse swing), historical analysis (comparing Ian Botham's tips on batting in 1980 with the Reverend James Pycroft's in 1851), statistics (there's no advantage in winning the toss in a one day match!) and fusing them altogether with experience of being at the top of international sport.
He's got view on everything, from which ball of an over one should play a premeditated shot in a ODI (the 1st or the 6th), which guard you should take (leg stump ahead of middle or middle and leg), to how to bowl an over in a 'set' so as to trap the batsman at the end.
I would say every ten pages, he comes up with something utterly new and original, on all sorts of fields: from why Bradman averaged 40 runs more than anyone else, to why McGrath had Atherton's number, to how you should bowl at someone when they are completely set and don't look like getting out.
He's continually illuminating, continually original, and frequently goes against the grain of 'orthodox' cricket coaching (e.g. you shouldn't worry about taking the bat directly back in the backlift: top players tend to take it back towards 2nd slip...the bottom hand is more significant than the top hand in batting... don't put your foot to the pitch of the ball...)
Clearly, this is most a book for people who are seriously interested in cricket, but it's just a brilliant example of someone taking a subject and completely rethinking it. Almost every facet of the game is something he's considered, practised and now written up for everyone to read (presumably dictating to the authors).
It's an absolute classic, ideal for dipping into, as it's written in small chunks.
A perfect gift for a cricket lover, or a real treat if you actually play.
It may look imposing at 700 pages, but it's simply brilliant.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Timboleo
I would recommend this book to anyone that is thinking about playing cricket, plays cricket or coaches cricket. It is an absolute marvel. It contains everything from mental strength for playing the game and covers all techniques for batsmen, bowlers and fielders. Excellently layed out and explained, Bob Woolmer's cricketing mind is illustrated for all to see and benefit from. If you are a cricket nut this is the book for you.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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There is so much wisdom in every page. I only wish I'd had a copy twenty-five years ago before my knees went and I could still see the ball. If you play cricket get this book now!
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On my blog a wrote a short review of this fantastic book! It's a great book for developing cricketers teaching them the art and skill of cricket.
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Published 8 months ago by CerysThomas
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cricket book
This is a cricket enthusiasts dream of a book. We bought it for our 15 year old son for xmas. He loved it.
Published 15 months ago by NICDY
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This was bought as a present and the recipient was delighted. An excellent read for those involved or interested. Perfect gift.
Published 16 months ago by chicken
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Cricket Technique
This is a very good book for starters and experienced players. I recommend that all cricketers need to have this book.
Published 19 months ago by Krishna
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Run out on 99
Almost a great book. The text is great. A superb study of the science of cricket.
Why the photographs supporting the instruction of techniques needed to be so few, so small,... Read more
Why the photographs supporting the instruction of techniques needed to be so few, so small,... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Amazombie
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Woolmers Genius
While Bob Woolmer may no longer be with us, his Art & Science of Cricket leaves a lasting legacy. This is a book that will still be hauled out in 50 years to show how the game can... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Club Coach
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Really great value, lots of great knowledge
I had my eye on Bob Woolmers book for ages but I never brought myself to buying it - eventually I did as a sort of Birthday Present to me and I must say I was dead impressed. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2010 by Kilt_monster
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Excellent
Excellent coaching manual on all aspects of the game!! A bit big but covers everything a must get book if you want to play professional cricket.
Published on 8 Dec 2010 by Nirav
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a great book
It doesn't matter how knowledgable or qualified you are as a coach - if you haven't read this you have something to learn from it.
Published on 30 July 2010 by Mr. S. F. Veal
2.0 out of 5 stars
Publishing let-down!
I have no criticisms of the authors' contributions to the 'technical' content but agree that the editing and publishing are a let-down. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by Gers
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