The most comprehensive guide to Cricket that has ever been written! Most other dart books focus only on fundamentals and the most basic rules of both Cricket and '01. This book is the only complete strategy guide available and will cover almost all possible angles and game play scenarios to help you become a master of the game. Includes detailed graphics that even the most novice players can follow. If you want to learn how to master the game of Cricket and learn what it takes to compete with the world's best players, this book is for you! Also included with the book is the author's email address if you have any questions or would like additional help with certain scenarios.

Whether you’re a weekend cricketer or aspiring armchair expert, Cricket For Dummies helps you make sense of this fascinating sport. Not just a jargon busting guide to cricket’s laws, techniques and tactics, it also contains advice on kitting yourself out and provides lessons on playing the game and improving your batting, bowling and fielding skills. For the budding fan, there’s a guide to the greatest players, the memorable matches, and a tour through the cricketing scene – both domestic and international – giving you the knowledge you need to fully appreciate this special game. This book has been updated for the Ashes 2009, featuring revised information on new players, the Indian premier league, Stanford 20:20 and the latest coverage of past and future competitions. Julian Knight is a BBC journalist, writer, and cricket enthusiast. He is a former youth coach and captain, and has been a club cricketer for over 20 years. Consultant Editor Gary Palmer played first class cricket for ten years with Somerset before becoming a professional coach.

Written by the sport psychologist to the Australian Olympic team and former first-class cricketer, this book explains how to use simple techniques and specially designed exercises to improve your psychological skills. It covers all cricket disciplines, including umpiring and coaching, and has sections on the limited-overs game, sledging and superstitions. Includes a bibliography.

Learn to Play Cricket: Teach Yourself is the essential guide for cricketers of all ages who want to improve their all-round skills and player performance. Written by Mark Butcher, Captain of Surrey County Cricket Club and former England Captain, together with Paul Abraham, an ECB Level 3 Coach and Berkshire County Cricket Club Committee Chairman, this book will help you to improve every dimension of your game. It covers all aspects of the sport from preparing for the game to improving your batting, fielding and bowling techniques. It also gives essential advice on tactical play, coaching, umpiring, scoring and most importantly the rules of the sport. Packed full of practices, training drills and key advice from Butcher and Abraham, this book will help you reach your full potential. Teach Yourself - the world`s leading learning brand - is relaunched in 2010 as a multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Let our expert author guide you through this brand new edition, with personal insights, tips, energising self-tests and summaries throughout the book. Go online at www.teachyourself.com for tests, extension articles and a vibrant community of like-minded learners. And if you don`t have much time, don`t worry - every book gives you 1, 5 and 10-minute bites of learning to get you started.

"The Perfect Introduction to the Amazing World Of Cricket" "Cricket: Learn The Basics, The History, The Rules and How To Play in 30 Minutes" is the perfect short read for anyone looking to learn more about this fascinating sport. In this book, you'll discover the rich history of cricket, from its origins in 16th century England to its current status as a beloved global game. You'll learn the basics of how to play cricket, including the essential skills and techniques needed to succeed on the pitch. You'll also get an overview of the rules of the game, so you can understand the nuances of cricket and appreciate its complexities. In addition, this book will cover the equipment and gear needed to play cricket, as well as some basic drills to help you improve your game. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, these drills will help you sharpen your skills and take your game to the next level. Finally, we will introduce you to some of the most famous players in the sport, from legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara to modern-day stars like Virat Kohli. You'll learn about their achievements on the field and what makes them some of the greatest cricketers of all time. If you're looking to get started with cricket, or just want to learn more about this exciting sport, "Cricket: A Beginner's Guide" is the perfect short read for you. Table of Contents: Short Reads Introduction The History Of Cricket How To Play Cricket The Basic Rules Of Cricket What Is Needed To Play Cricket Cricket Drills Top Tips / Secrets Famous Players

A classic reprint which no young cricketer should be without. Also a release for those who are cricket memorabilia fanatics.Here is the art of cricket by one of the greatest in the game, the acknowledged master. In this reprint of a classic, all of The Don?s essential instruction is provided in clear and concise detail in his delightful writing style. It includes the original stop-motion photographs which show the strokes and positions of Bradman?s own game. With his passion for the game, Don Bradman was keen to pass on his knowledge of cricket to the younger generation. How to Play Cricket includes instruction on batting, grip and the different strokes, bowling, fielding and running between wickets. This book is a look at classic cricket technique which includes the ?newly introduced? lbw rule.