Takapuna District Cricket Club

At this time of the year, bowling workloads, particularly for fast bowlers should be a serious consideration for coaches and players. The coach’s aim should be to prepare their bowler(s) to be able to perform successfully during the season, both from a physical and skill perspective. This means monitoring a bowler’s workload ideally for at least 6-8 weeks before the season starts. The general rule is to start at a low intensity with a low volume of work, and to increase both the intensity and volume of work before the season starts. Start with a lower intensity by shortening the run up, and just going 60% effort in delivery stride. This is a good time to also focus on technical changes or refinement. It’s important to have a steady progressive approach, and to monitor any injury niggles that may occur. Talk to your athlete and get to know what makes them ‘tick’, listening for any concerns they may have.