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THE ASHES – A preview with Sam Robson
In this interview, Scolls chats with Middlesex and England batsman, Sam Robson, about all things ASHES
No sleep the night before my debut at Lord’s
In this article, Scolls discusses what it was like to make his debut for Middlesex CCC against Bangladesh at the home of cricket.
Nic Maddinson – The hunger for runs is back
Nic Maddinson batting for Eastern Suburbs CC in the Sydney Premier cricket competition (Photo: Barry Clarence) “Cricket is such a mental game, especially at the professional level." Nic Maddinson is one of the cleanest strikers of the cricket ball in world cricket and has always been seen as an unbelievable 'talent' who has lots of 'potential'. [...]
How simple daily disciplines add up to big success
In this article, Western Fury and Perth Scorchers all-rounder, Bhavi Devchand, discusses how simple daily disciplines add up to success and achieving your goals.
Why it’s never been easier to be the best
In this article, Scolls discusses why its never been easier to be the best if you can stay focus and avoid the distractions of the world we live in.
Your success starts in your mind
“No human is limited. It’s not about the legs. It’s about the heart and mind. With a strong heart and good mind you can do it. If you don’t rule your mind it can rule you.” - Eliud Kipchoge On Saturday, Olympic marathon champion, Eliud Kipchoge went where no human had ever been before. Aiming to be the first [...]
Learn and bat better – lessons from Chris Rogers
Chris 'Bucky' Rogers batting for Somerset in one of his 554 First-class innings I once spoke to a former professional player who became a coach in the professional ranks and asked him whether he would change his technique during the season during his playing career. He responded in the negative. About the writer: Chris 'Bucky' Rogers [...]
How to convert your starts
Scoring hundreds is always fun. Player pictured: Somerset captain Tom Abell (Photo: John Moore) Convert your starts. It is a common phrase in cricket. It is a phrase all batsmen have heard. It is every batsman's aim to convert all his or her starts into big scores. Alex Malcolm after scoring 112no in a final at the [...]
How perfectionism strangles performance
'Perfectionism (noun) - Refusal to accept any standard short of perfection' Last week, 10 minutes into a session with a talented young batter, I asked: “How do you think you’re going?” His answer was something that, as a mentor, I hear all the time. “Ok”, he said. “A bit rusty, but ok.” I was flicking balls at a good [...]
How self-reflection can be the change you’re looking for
At the risk of sounding like the overachiever at school making a high school Valedictorian address, I would like to quote the German scientist Albert Einstein; Big Al defines Insanity as “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. About the writer: Sean Terry is a former First-class cricketer and a current member [...]
