It's not just about getting the most from match day, health and fitness for cricketers is also about injury prevention. So many players miss so many games each season because their preparation and training isn't right or their match day routines need to be changed. We've got lots of ideas here.

Whatever level you're at and whatever aspirations you have in the game coaching is important to help us progress. It might just be some support from a mate in the nets, or an hour of one to one support from a qualified coach. It can make a huge difference to your enjoyment of your time in the middle!

 

How often should you change your bat, or your gloves and should you get a new helmet every season? We look at everything you need to know about gear and review the latest releases. We have experts on hand to make sure you get what you need and don't spend money of stuff that you don't!

Cricket absolutely depends on volunteers and there are not enough of them. This series looks at how clubs and can attract more and how you as a player, or parent of a player can get more involved. Most clubs have one or two people who do a huge amount of the work. How can we change this and get more people involved?