South African Tactician Drills Botswana Cricket Team
Monday, May 04, 2015
More than 20 players from the BCA north and south clubs attended the camp. The training was part of the build up to the ICC World Cricket League Division VI tournament, which England hosts in September this year. At the camp, Rudolph conducted coaching sessions and taught players different off and on the field techniques. The tactician told Sport Monitor that he drilled players on a number of batting techniques. “I observed that the boys just want to hit the ball, but there are a number of approaches that you have to apply when batting,” he explained.
Rudolph, who has previously worked as a consultant for the Botswana Under-19 side, said the three-day camp focused on the batting department since it has a lot of weaknesses. “Batting is a vital element in a match. Players should have the strength to last for the whole 50 overs in a match. Your opponent is not supposed to take some of your overs by bowling you out before reaching 50 overs,” he explained. He said that in his return trip on a date to be announced, he would take the team through other cricket techniques and skills in bowling, fielding and fitness.
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