17/07/2026
Training the same way all year is the #1 reason fast bowlers plateau — or break down. 📉
Your body can’t build AND perform at the same time. The best bowlers train in phases, matching the work to the calendar 👇
🏗️ OFF-SEASON — Build the engine
No games, no pressure. This is when you get bigger, stronger and fitter. High volume, heavy lifting, longer conditioning, and time to fix weak links & old niggles.
⚡ PRE-SEASON — Convert to power
The bridge phase. Turn that raw strength into explosive, cricket-specific speed — jumps, throws, sprint-based intervals.
🎯 IN-SEASON — Maintain & perform
Games come first now. Train just enough to hold your gains (1–2 short sessions a week), keep it sharp, and protect your legs for match day.
Get this wrong and you either lose your gains mid-season or turn up to games already cooked. Get it right and you peak exactly when it matters.
Train with a plan — not by luck. 💪
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