Physical Training

Physical training is very important in all sports and cricket is no exception.

Strength - body weight exercises i.e. press ups, pull ups, plank, squats, lunges.

Stamina - long and steady, fast pace and recovery, continuous running with pace changes.

Suppleness - stretching - dynamic and static. Yoga and pilates. 

Power - Plymetric exercises - jumping - lateral, vertical and depth jumps.

Speed - using power and strength through biomechanically efficient movement.

In order to become the best athlete it is important to be able to combine all of these elements. You will be better at some of these aspects of fitness than others and it is important to work on your strengths and apply them in a way to maxise your game.