Cricket For Dummies

Learn to: Understand the laws of cricket Talk tactics and strategy Get to grips with the history of the game Follow every format - from Twenty20 to Tests Get involved and participate The definitive guide to cricket for newcomers, fans and players Whether you don't know a bouncer from a leg-break (but would like to), you're a budding enthusiast who wants to know more or you aspire to playing at a higher level someday, this is the cricket book you're looking for. Revised and updated for the first back-to-back Ashes series in 38 years, this edition of the bestselling guide provides crystal-clear explanations of the rules and regs, step-by-step coverage of techniques and tactics, tips on how to improve your game, the inside stories of great global rivalries, player profiles and lots more. Know a wicket from a pitch - get up to speed on the basics, including the rules, the pitch, fielding positions, different game formats and how to kit yourself up to play Get game - improve and fine-tune your game with clear technical explanations and insider tips on the art and science of batting, bowling, fielding, catching and more Learn to see the big picture - get wise to the tactical and strategic aspects of cricket and discover how to devise your own winning tactics as a player or a team Know your way around Planet Cricket - take a guided tour of the competitions and tournaments around the world, from Twenty20 to the Ashes, to county championships and more Experience all the thrills and spills - read exciting accounts of some of the greatest matches of all time along with fascinating profiles of many of the greatest cricketers ever 'A jargon-busting, comprehensive guide to cricket.' - Cricket World Open the book and find: Cricket laws, rules and regulations clearly explained (at last!) A diagram of fielding positions Everything you need to know about game formats - from Tests to T20 Priceless pointers on how to improve your skills How to formulate winning tactics A guide to coaching children's cricket The 10 greatest feats in the history of cricket Profiles of the all-time best players The most memorable games ever