Digicricket: The Complete Series (4 Cd-Roms)

Synopsis

A series of four CD-ROMs on cricketing skills. Together they contain 4 hours of video in the form of 600 video clips, as well as diagrams and illustrations. Separate disks cover batting, bowling, fielding and wicket keeping.

Language

English

Country

Australia

Year of release

2002

Year of production

2002-2002

Subjects

Sports science

Keywords

cricket

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£39.99 each

Availability

Sale

Year

2002

Sections

Title

Digicricket: batting

Synopsis

This 2-CD pack contains a range of in-depth stroke video footage and commentary for coaching at different levels. Divided ino 4 sections: the batting strokes, error and detection, the art of hitting, and the art of coaching. The error detection/correction section features over 90 clips from set up to follow through, while the scientific principles behind skill learning can be accessed at any time.

Title

Digicricket: bowling

Synopsis

Contains more than 170,000 words, 300 movies, 60 slide-show images and 260 still images covering all aspects of fast and medium pace bowling, from the basics of gripping the ball and building a biomechanically sound run up and delivery action to detailed analyses of the hand, finger and arm movements required for swinging and seaming deliveries. The Error Detection & Correction section provides the user with a huge library of slides and movie clips that help identify key errors and potentially dangerous faults in the bowling actions of players at all levels. Contains a wealth of information for coaches, physical education teachers and players.

Title

Digicricket: fielding

Synopsis

Covers 90 core skills. Begins by giving sequential biomechanical instructions for developing skills in the various aspects fielding, both throwing and catching. The drills section demonstrates over 270 drills that provide diverse ways to apply the skills learned. All these drills are fully printable and, as with the skills section, many are accompanied by video clips that demonstrate the drill selected. Suitable for every level of coach or player. Includes coaching input from John Buchanan (Australian coach), John Harmer (Australian Women’s coach), Ian Healy (Wicket Keeper of the century) and Jim Hunter (former Old Bulls assistant coach).

Title

Digicricker: wicket keeping

Synopsis

Gives advice on equipment, mental skills, footwork and glovework. Ian Healy demontrates 58 drills, which are accompanied by video clips demonstrating the exercises and written, printable, notes covering such areas as the performance of a required skill, points that may assist in coaching a chosen drill, and a brief list of key factors. Gives advice on what equipment a keeper should carry in his gear bag.The area of mental skills includes tips on practising concentration, thriving on pressure etc. Suitable for coaches and players.

Production Company

Name

Digisport

Web

http://http://www.digisport.com.au/about.cfm External site opens in new window

Fax

+61 7 33665010

Distributor

Name

Coachwise Ltd

Web

http://www.1st4sport.com External site opens in new window

Phone

0113 231 1310

Fax

0113 231 9606

Address

Units 2/3 Chelsea Close
Armley
Leeds
LS12 4HW

Notes

Specialists in sports coaching, fitness training and physical education, selling videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs.