In this episode we chat with Ross Dewar from Cricket strength. Ross has a great reputation in the game. He has worked at Northants, Somerset and Worcestershire helping nurture some great talent before concentrating on his own business where he feels he can help players the most! We discuss Why Ross left the pro game Politics in cricket What his perfect warm up looks like! How to integrate strength work into your weekly playing schedule Why assessments are so important but fitness testing is...

In this episode we talk all about fitness testing! Its one of the most feared days of the year and we give you some background into what really goes on! We discuss Skinfolds and freezing callipers CMJs Sprint Tests S&Cs Run 2s And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! Subscribe and...

In this episode we keep you updated with all the latest news on the cricket circuit! We discuss Some listener questions England losing in Pakistan England's latest central contracts Shakib called for throwing! Lehman is Northants new head coach And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers...

We chat with former England international and ex Durham, Yorkshire and Surreys Liam Plunkett! Liam is a multi time county championship winner and of course, 2019 world cup winner! In the final he took 3-42 off 10 overs, and took 11 wickets at 24 with an economy at under 5s in the competition. His ability to bowl with pace and aggression while taking wickets in the middle overs set England apart over a period of years leading up-to the world cup win. He is undeniably an integral part of one of...

In this PRO INTERVIEW we chat with Glamorgan's Mason Crane! Mason has had a fascinating career so far. He burst onto the scene with Hampshire and earned himself an England call-up at a very young age, particularly for a spinner. Mason has since moved clubs and now plays for Glamorgan where he is rediscovering some of his best form and plays a pivotal role for his new county. We discuss Quickfire questions His journey, school coach and moving counties at a young age Sydney grade cricket and...

In this episode we discuss getting released and being rejected! We have both had to deal with being rejected and released during our careers and we share our personal experiences of it! We also discuss how we were able to get through those difficult periods in our lives and hopefully, help you the listeners too! If you want to reach out regarding this subject please message us on any of our social media platforms and we can try and help. We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed...

In this PRO INTERVIEW we chat with Gloucestershire's Josh Shaw! Its been an amazing year for Gloucestershire and Josh! This interview is fresh off the back of winning the T20 Blast! Gloucestershire's bowling has been awesome throughout the competition and Josh is a main part of the of this title winning group. We discuss Quickfire questions! Job roles! Powerplay bowing and mindset! Surrey hating Bristol! Gloucestershire's bowling depth! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so...

In this episode we discuss what happens at the end of the season. We frequently get asked what we do at the end of the season in October especially. For most UK professionals it tends to be a time of rest and players cant wait to go and recharge the batteries somewhere warm before returning to training. We will go a little deeper for you in this episode! We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone...

In this episode we do a UK cricket round-up! We discuss Surrey champions again! Sussex promotion and who will go up from division 2 with them. We look at Lancashire's possible relegation with Kent. We discuss Gloucestershire's T20 win and the ECB sticking the middle finger up to 50 over cricket. Both Cup finals being scheduled relatively late in the summer but especially the metro bank! We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5*...

In this episode we discuss umpires. We share one or two stories but our main focus is talking about about how to build relationships with umpires and take a look at on field behaviour! We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will benefit! Also subscribe and follow us on our social media platforms! If you want to watch the episode then subscribe to our YouTube page. Be part of The...

In this PRO INTERVIEW we chat with Worcestershire legend and former captain JOE LEACH. We have admired Joe for a long time and his record speaks for itself. A one club man, Joe has captained his county Worcestershire and taken 472 first class wickets for the Pears in a career that started in 2012 and will end upon his retirement at the end of this season. We do the usual quickfire questions, talk about captaincy as a bowler and we discuss Joes transition from batting to being one of the most...

In this episode we look at how you want to come across as a bowler! We discuss all sorts of things that make up the image you project both on and off the field. We look at behaviour before the game and during warm ups, body language and chat whilst bowling as well as many other things. We agree that how you come across both to your own team, opposition and people watching should be deliberate and thought out. We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the...

In this episode we answer more listener questions! Thanks so much for sending them in via all the social media platforms. We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will benefit! Also subscribe and follow us on our social media platforms! If you want to watch the episode then subscribe to our YouTube page. Be part of The Bowlers Union! All the best Wrighty and Barks @thebowlersunion This...

In this LEGEND/ICON episode we chat with England hero, ICC cricketer of the year 2011 Jonathan Trott! We are so pleased to get our former teammate on the show. Trotty is a fantastic batter who has had an awesome career and although he isnt an out and out bowler his insights are great to hear. He also happens to be a great storyteller. Trotty is the current Afghanistan head coach so as well as having a steller playing career  he is able to to give us a unique perspective on bowling with his...

In this episode we discuss recovery methods! Bowling is hard work and recovery plays a huge role in maintaining your performance and helping you play as long as you can! We talk about the big 3 non-negotiables. Sleep, Food and Hydration! Then we discuss all the other things we have tried, successful or not in our 20 years of pro cricket! We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will...

In this episode we discuss the England Lions squad for their upcoming match v Sri Lanka this August! We talk about all the bowlers who have been selected and their attributes. We have two teammates selected and also played against all the other bowlers in the squad. Its a talented squad and the Sri Lanka batters will be in for a tough contest. We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think...

In this guest episode we talk with the current county MVP, Hampshire and England's Liam Dawson. Daws is the current MVP in the county game and a man of vast experience. A seriously talented and competitive allrounder. We focus on his SPIN bowling (obviously)! He has been an integral part of the Hampshire team that has been dominant in white ball competitions through the last 15 years! He has represented England in all formats and played in numerous T20 franchise comps across the globe. We...

In this episode we answer 5 listener questions! Thanks so much for sending them in via all the social media platforms. We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will benefit! Also subscribe and follow us on our social media platforms! If you want to watch the episode then subscribe to our YouTube page. Be part of The Bowlers Union! All the best Wrighty and Barks @thebowlersunion This...

In this episode we discuss England's test attack and its future?! We talk about the GOAT, retiring Jimmy Anderson, new star Gus Atkinson, not forgetting our favourite, golden boy Chris Woakes. We also look at the other options England called up to the squad and some notable absentees! We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will benefit! Also subscribe and follow us on our social...

In this episode we discuss some differences between pro cricket and pro football (excluding the obvious one £££)! We look at what it is like growing up and performing in the different environments and talk about some of Keith's different coaches and managers. We could have chatted for hours on this so we might do a part two! We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will benefit! Also...

In this episode we review the latest round of championship fixtures. Both Division One and Two had some thrilling encounters this week and the leagues are setup for a thrilling finish toward the end of August and September. We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will benefit! Also subscribe and follow us on our social media platforms! Be part of The Bowlers Union! All the...

In this episode we discuss how to find a way of performing when you feel like S***! Most of the time you wont feel amazing or as good as you would like to but you still need to perform. You have to find a way! We give you some ideas and tips that should help you get the job done with the ball when you feel like you are struggling or not at your best. We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you...

In this episode we review the recent county championship matches between Warwickshire & Hampshire in which Keith takes a 6fer! We also look at Sussex v Leicestershire where Louis Kimber scored 243 off 127 balls! We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will benefit! Also subscribe and follow us on our social media platforms! Be part of The Bowlers Union! All the best Wrighty and...

In this guest episode we talk with our old teammate Oli Hannon-Dalby. OHD is one of the best pros we know and was a superb teammate. There is some great advice in this show in amongst all the old stories we probably get carried away discussing! We talk about how OHD's game has evolved over the years to where he is now one of the leading bowling in the county championship. We discuss his thoughts on wobble seam and how he utilises it, as well as his tips for taller bowlers! We hope you enjoy...