Getting the right attitude - Body language
By David Hinchliffe
Who do you think is in top in the following situations?
Imagine you are in the field and you take a wicket. The new batsman comes in to hand clapping and renewed enthusiasm from the fielders. He looks unkempt, his equipment is old and he has a nervous look on his face.
Now imagine you are coming out to bat. You are in good form and stride out confidently. The fielders are quiet and look a little disinterested.
On the surface, both scenarios seem to have clear signs of who is on top yet no words have been said.
In the former the fielding team will be given a boost by the batters body language, in the latter it will be the batsman who will feel encouraged.
This shows the importance of body language in cricket.
While we all have an innate ability to understand body language, good players can use it to their advantage by becoming experts in hiding their own true feeling and reading those of others.
Think of yourself as a great poker player. If you can get into the mind of your opponent while preventing him from getting to you then the advantage is yours.
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David Hinchliffe is an ECB coach, sports graduate and owner of www.harrowdrive.com. If you want even more cricket tips on fitness, nutrition, psychology and tactics then subscribe for free today.
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