We spoke to Dr Sibi Walter, whose doctoral research at the University of Canterbury focused on shoulder injuries in cricket fast bowlers.
This article breaks down what cricketers can learn from baseball biomechanics, and what the latest cricket-specific research tells us about developing true ball-striking power.
What strength and conditioning actually is, and the two main reasons every cricketer should take it seriously.
The science, the myths, and what actually works
Why shoulder mobility is so important, how it affects your game, and the best exercises to improve it.
Here are seven essential tips to help you get the most out of your training during the season.
What is the thoracic spine, how it affects your cricket, and—most importantly—what you can do to improve its mobility and unlock more power.
Limited mobility can lead to compensations elsewhere in the body, increasing the risk of injury and reducing efficiency.
This simple but effective workout will help you build strength and stability for cricket.
An exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in running an online coaching business while helping to scale a unique fitness brand.
Derbyshire's cricketing heritage is rich and continues to thrive through its robust coaching programs, excellent training facilities, and commitment to developing players at all levels.
Let's take a look at the key benefits and coaching points for a lunge plus whether the lunge is good exercise for cricket.
How to prevent shoulder and elbow injuries when throwing plus common causes, mobility drills, rotator cuff strengthening exercises and more
Why is core training important for cricket and how can we train our core to directly correlate to improve speed, power and robustness.
How we improved this Derbyshire CCC Academy batter's fitness by an average of 18% in just a few months
Enhance your performance &reduce the risk of injury, ensuring a successful and enjoyable season ahead.
Understand what terms like BFC (Back Foot Contact) and FFC (Front Foot Contact) really mean, and how understanding these concepts can help you bowl faster.
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Explore Yorkshire's rich cricketing history and find the best places to be be coached and train
How much better would your game be if you could clear the ropes on demand?
We are proud to announce a new partnership with Merchant Taylors' School
We've partnered with Euxton Cricket Club, a historic and community-driven club located in the heart of Lancashire.
We are excited to announce a new and promising partnership with Core Cricket Academy, a premier cricket training hub based in North Carolina, USA.
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Athletic Fielding dives into the dynamic world of cricket fielding to decode the age-old debate around soft vs strong hands.
The standards of cricket fielding continue to improve year on year, but what separates an aspiring fielder from a world class fielder?
The ultimate guide to cricket fitness including Biomechanics, S&C, Physiology & Nutrition
Struggling with a cricket related injury? This article is for you
We are delighted to make our long standing partnership with Sheffield Collegiate Cricket Club official!
This article will look at potential factors as to why more cricket coaches aren’t using Strength & Conditioning
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Cricfit is excited to announce a new partnership with PLAI Sport, a global leader in cricket club management technology!
In the realm of sports, the last quarter-century has witnessed a remarkable transformation in cricket, driven predominantly by the intensified emphasis on fitness
The journey of a cricketer to physical excellence transcends mere muscle growth. Here are 10 essential exercise categories that every cricketer should master.
We are proud to have teamed up with the Root Academy to create the strength & conditioning module on their much-anticipated Qualifi Level 3 diploma in the Principles of Cricket Coaching.
A free e-book from the WK Coach and Cricfit breaking down how you can be a fit wicket-keeper
An in depth guide to carbohydrates for cricket players with actional intake recommendations around your games
Take part in an international research study exploring identity leadership in youth cricket!
Taking lessons from the best, the Universe Jos vs ABD
The details behind our partnership with Surrey County Cricket Club
The anatomy & function of the achilles, plus why it's important for Cricket and 4 exercises to train it
The anatomy & function of the rotator cuff, plus why it's important for Cricket and 4 exercises to train it
What is agility why is it important and how can you improve your agility for cricket.
The anatomy & function of the lower body, plus why it's important for Cricket and 4 exercises to train it
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The results from our 12 weeks providing S&C programmes for the Lord's Youth Programme
The anatomy & function of the upper body, plus why it's important for Cricket and 4 exercises to train it
The anatomy & function of the core, plus why it's important for Cricket and 4 exercises to train it
The theory behind our programmes that allows you to make long term progress
We want you to get the maximum possible benefit from your programme. Here are some top tips to do so!
The energy systems at play during a game of cricket and what you need to do running-wise in your cricket fitness training.
As a cricketer, we aren’t fussed about flexibility. Mobility and stability, however, we need in abundance.
Warm ups are something that 99% of cricketers do before training and a game but how many can honestly say they make the most out of those 5-10 minutes?
Understanding what it takes to be a great wicketkeeper
How the Kinetic Chain feeds our S&C programmes
5 physical qualities that batters need to train to increase bat speed
5 key physical qualities that fast bowlers need to train to bowl quicker
Why we sweat, how excessive sweat loss can lead to dehydration and how dehydration can impact our game
In a sport where speed is the currency, learn why is deceleration so important.
What are they, why fast bowlers suffer from them and how to reduce the risk.
Do Cricket players need to be Aerobically fit?
Why teenagers get more injuries during their growth spurt.
The key to bowling quicker and hitting the ball further is increasing your Rate of Force Development.
A braced front leg is always talked about by coaches, but why is it so important?
A video explaining why strength training won't make you bowl slower!
A short guide to help you play pain free cricket with some advice that you can apply straight away.
3 tips to hit the ball further so you can consistently clear the ropes and hit more sixes!
Cricket coaches role, pay, equipment needed, job prospects and find a cricket coach near you
The female game is rapidly growing but do women & girls need to train differently to males?
