Introduction

This is my analysis of performance about cricket. I will discuss how the game is played from the variety in the batting shots to the technique of the bowling action. I will also examine the different laws of cricket, for example the 'Wide' rule. I will talk about the different leaders in a cricket team and on the cricket field and how what they do can change the outcome of a game. I will show the different tactics that can be implemented and different training drills to improve specific attributes of a cricketer. I will observe and analyse a video of a nets session and point out strengths and weaknesses of specific areas. I will also observe and analyse a cricket match that was played between England and Australia. Finally I will compare and contrast myself against 'The Perfect Model'.

Rules, Regulations and Terminology

The length of a match varies in cricket from a limited over Twenty20 to a full 5 day test match.

All matches have things in common

* Each team consists of 11 players.

* If one team loses all their wickets (10) their innings is over.

* All have 3 umpires, 2 out on the field and 1 replay umpire.

* A bowler cannot bowl two overs in a row, they must be spaced out with at least one over between.

* After an over, the following over is bowled from the opposite end.

Twenty20

* Each team gets one innings of a maximum of 20 overs.

* A player is 'Timed Out' if he takes longer 90 seconds from when a previous batsman is out to when he gets to the crease.

* Each side must bowl 20 overs within 75 minutes or penalty runs will occur.

* A maximum of five fielders on the leg side.

* Following a 'No-ball' call for overstepping a 'Free Hit' will be the next ball. (A 'Free Hit' is when the batsman can only be given out by run out and not in any other way.)

* No balls and wides are an extra ball in the bowlers over as well as 1 extra penalty run, with exception to the above rule.

* Penalty Runs can be awarded if an Umpire deems it that a fielder is needlessly time wasting.

* A bowler can only bowl a total of 4 overs.

* Maximum of 2 fielders outside the fielding ring in the first 6 overs and only 5 fielders outside in the remaining 14 overs.

* A white ball and black sight screens are used.

Pro40

* Each team gets one innings of a maximum of 40 overs.

* A player is 'Timed Out' if he takes longer 90 seconds from when a previous batsman is out to when he gets to the crease.

* Following a 'No-ball' call for overstepping a 'Free Hit' will be the next ball. (A 'Free Hit' is when the batsman can only be given out by run out and not in any other way.)

* A bowler can only bowl a total of 8 overs.

* Maximum of 2 fielders outside the fielding ring in the first 15 overs and only 5 fielders outside in the remaining 25 overs.

* Each side must bowl 40 overs within 2 hours 40 minutes or penalty runs will occur.

* A white ball and black sight screens are used.

One Day International/Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy

* Each team gets one innings of a maximum of 50 overs.

* A player is 'Timed Out' if he takes longer 90 seconds from when a previous batsman is out to when he gets to the crease.

* Following a 'No-ball' call for overstepping a 'Free Hit' will be the next ball. (A 'Free Hit' is when the batsman can only be given out by run out and not in any other way.)

* A bowler can only bowl a total of 10 overs.

* Maximum of 2 fielders outside the fielding ring in the first 20 overs and only 5 fielders outside in the remaining 30 overs.

* Each side must bowl 50 overs within 3 hours 30 minutes or penalty runs will occur.

* A white ball and black sight screens are used is One day internationals.

* A red ball and white sight screens are used in the Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy.
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Test Match/4 Day First Class Match

* Each match lasts: Test match - 5 days/ 4 Day First Class match - 4 days.

* Each side gets 2 innings.

* A no ball and wide is an extra ball in the current over and an additional 1 run to the extra total of the scorecard.

* A red ball and white sight screens are used.

* A bowler can bowl as many overs as my like an innings.

* If both teams have not completed both their innings in the allotted time ...

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