Batting

Battingis a one-stop shop for all cricket coaches, teachers and players looking for ways to improve batting play. It sets out coaching advice in clear, jargon-free language, with plenty of photographs to add further explanation. Content includes: The basics, e.g. getting a good position, the grip Technique for each shot with step-by-step illustrated instructions Training drills to improve each skill Common problems - and how to fix them Tactics, e.g. when to use which shot, when to attack or to consolidate Advanced play, e.g. the more difficult techniques such as the reverse sweep or the switch hit The book also includes examples of players, past and present, who are renowned for their expertise in certain techniques, as well as words of advice from the legends.

Mark Davis played for Somerset between 1980 and 1987 and toured Zimbabwe with England 'A' in 1982. He joined Millfield School as head coach in 1996, and has overseen the development of countless county players and a few international players since. Sam Collins is a freelance cricket journalist and former editor of wisdencricketer.com. A former Kent Under-19 opening bowler, he captained Eton College in 2001.