Masterclass: Tactical Tips From Jon Moss

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Batting

• The best players are not one-dimensional and have the ability to create their own tempo and manipulate the game to suit their needs, they sense when to attack and when to defend

• Defending your wicket has more ramifications towards a bowler’s mindset then we realise – the more we can defend our wicket through tough situations, the more powerful our counter attack will become

• Captain and bowler alike will become more frustrated the longer a defensive period of batting lasts

• The key to successful defensive batting is the lack of wickets lost and the ability to turn those periods into a measurable performance

Bowling and Fielding

• Consistency and execution are the two key ingredients to bowling success when attacking batsmen

• When defending the field and minimising scoring opportunities, field settings that look defensive, can often have attacking implications, for example – having a long off or long on might look defensive, however, with 2 fielders in catching positions on straight angles can entice the batsman into a loose stroke looking for a single to boundary fielders

• Bowling one side of the wicket with field set accordingly. This can be a very defensive option but equally can be very frustrating for the batsman and can create poor shot selection

• Ultimately, cricket is a game of cat and mouse, a war of attrition. The winner is generally the team that is more patient and outwits it’s opposition, either through attack or defense but more often a mixture of both

Thanks Jon and good luck to all!

Cheers

Mark