Cricket For Beginners

Whether you’re a weekend cricketer or aspiring armchair expert, Cricket For Dummies helps you make sense of this fascinating sport. Not just a jargon busting guide to cricket’s laws, techniques and tactics, it also contains advice on kitting yourself out and provides lessons on playing the game and improving your batting, bowling and fielding skills. For the budding fan, there’s a guide to the greatest players, the memorable matches, and a tour through the cricketing scene – both domestic and international – giving you the knowledge you need to fully appreciate this special game. This book has been updated for the Ashes 2009, featuring revised information on new players, the Indian premier league, Stanford 20:20 and the latest coverage of past and future competitions. Julian Knight is a BBC journalist, writer, and cricket enthusiast. He is a former youth coach and captain, and has been a club cricketer for over 20 years. Consultant Editor Gary Palmer played first class cricket for ten years with Somerset before becoming a professional coach.

This vintage book provides information on the essentials of cricket in the form of a comprehensive yet concise treatise. With explanations of the rules, instructions for proper play, and tips on mastering the game, this is a volume that will appeal to novices with a desire to learnt the ins and outs of the game. "How's That? - A Little Book On Cricket For Boys And Beginners" would make for a fantastic addition to any collection, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of cricket.

Revised and Updated for 2016! Cricket Explained offers the sports enthusiast a user-friendly introduction to baseball's British cousin, a game that shares with America's national pastime the common ancestor "rounders." This is the definitive beginner's guide to the game of cricket, written by a world authority on the sport, the co-inventor of the Coopers & Lybrand World Cricket Ratings System. Cricket Explained takes the reader from the game's fundamentals -- basic rules, terminology, equipment -- to the finer points of strategy, individual playing styles, and cricket lore. The book includes a combined glossary/index for easy reference and is illustrated throughout with the lighthearted drawings of British cartoonist Mark Stevens. So even if you don't know "short leg" from "silly mid off" or a bowler from a batsman, you'll come away from Cricket Explained with an understanding for this truly international sport which, like baseball, is loved both for its elegant simplicity and its vexing complexity. Among the topics covered in Cricket Explained's concise, user-friendly entries are: -- Cricket's history -- Making sense of the action on the field -- Batsmen and the batting order -- Fielders and fielding positions -- Fielding and batting tactics -- Scoring and statistics -- Bowling strategy -- How many players are required -- How runs are scored, outs are made, and a game is won -- Umpires and the rules -- Bowlers and their individual styles -- Different types of cricket played throughout the world

"The Perfect Introduction to the Amazing World Of Cricket" "Cricket: Learn The Basics, The History, The Rules and How To Play in 30 Minutes" is the perfect short read for anyone looking to learn more about this fascinating sport. In this book, you'll discover the rich history of cricket, from its origins in 16th century England to its current status as a beloved global game. You'll learn the basics of how to play cricket, including the essential skills and techniques needed to succeed on the pitch. You'll also get an overview of the rules of the game, so you can understand the nuances of cricket and appreciate its complexities. In addition, this book will cover the equipment and gear needed to play cricket, as well as some basic drills to help you improve your game. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, these drills will help you sharpen your skills and take your game to the next level. Finally, we will introduce you to some of the most famous players in the sport, from legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara to modern-day stars like Virat Kohli. You'll learn about their achievements on the field and what makes them some of the greatest cricketers of all time. If you're looking to get started with cricket, or just want to learn more about this exciting sport, "Cricket: A Beginner's Guide" is the perfect short read for you. Table of Contents: Short Reads Introduction The History Of Cricket How To Play Cricket The Basic Rules Of Cricket What Is Needed To Play Cricket Cricket Drills Top Tips / Secrets Famous Players

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