How to hit over the top like Dawid Malan
England’s Dawid Malan was not the No.1 ranked batter in T20i cricket for nothing. Composed and deliberate at the crease, he also packs a powerful punch when […]
How to back-up better than the pros!
The problem with backing up comes when the non-striker walks in with a bowler and slides the bat on the turf. The best way to prevent Mankad […]
Save your wicket and steal more singles
I’ve been spotting batters wandering outside their crease before the ball has been delivered since South Africa played India at Kingsmead in 1992. The ICC recently announced […]
No more Mankad run outs!
Every match I watch on TV I see the non-striker backing up too far out of their crease before the bowler has delivered the ball… and batters […]
Hit over the top like Dawid Malan
England’s Dawid Malan is not the No.1 ranked batter in T20i cricket for nothing. Composed and deliberate at the crease, he also packs a powerful punch when […]
Whiteball batting inspiration…
What to do before a whiteball innings? Watch this video! Have a watch of this video to build your confidence while you wait for your chance to […]
Break the training mould
Training to protect your goal is a never-ending process… but to be the best keeper you can be, you need to push yourself as well as your […]
Pure MS Dhoni magic!
In MS Dhoni’s second last Test match back in 2014 he pulled off a magnificent instinctive run out to send Aussie dangerman Steve Smith packing. Unforgettable!
Who u gonna call (up)… Markram or Bavuma?
There’s a lot of heat on Temba Bavuma, and understandably, as he hasn’t scored enough runs for the Proteas.
Have SA selected too light in their batting again?
Have SA selected too light in batting department for the crucial 3rd Test against England at St George’s Park?
Markram… greatness awaits?
With the Test series against England set to start Boxing Day, we looked at what might be the key to unlocking the artistry of one of South […]
How to (and NOT TO) run between the wickets
Gandhi Jafta of the Thistles was on the losing end against Coronation in their Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) Women’s Super League match at Newlands in December, but […]
Winster reminds us: if they miss, you hit!
SWD’s Jane Winster showed off-spinners how it’s done with a well planned over to help the Coronation to victory over the Thistles in their CSA Women’s Super League […]
All about fine margins
How’s this for a bottom-of-the-fourth victory moment!
Hit the power zone during the festive season
New York Times best-selling author Natalia Rose has launched a new online course that can offer sports stars (and aspirant stars!) the edge over their rivals.
Training for non-softies… Russian style!
Russian mixed martial artist Khabib Nurmagomedov prepares for his next fight… and this is one sports star who doesn’t take the “river less travelled”.
Swing and a miss!
An insane pitch that seems to defy gravity, the laws of physics… and even good sporting manners.
Better bat speed (like Virat Kohli)
Gio Colussi of The Cricket Academy posted some excellent insight for batters looking for more bat speed – which should be the Holy Grail for every batter.
The beautiful art of the leg-spinner
Watching a good legspinner at work is one of my favorite parts of cricket. Nothing better. The artistry the control the precision… and the fact that a […]
Strong on the back foot
Love the simple yet solid movement back, wait for the ball to come onto the bat and a solid, uncomplicated punch. One of the most valuable shots […]