05/12/2025
Awesome to have collaborated with Equilibrium Sports & Spinal to present at Glen Iris Cricket Club yesterday!
Great crew, great questions — and some seriously committed cricketers. 🏏🔥
Here are 5 key takeaways from our presentation that every park cricketer should know:
1️⃣ Warm up with purpose
A proper 2–3 minute warm-up (hips, thoracic, glutes, shoulders) boosts performance and prevents 80% of common cricket niggles.
2️⃣ Your spine hates surprises
Most back pain comes from sudden spikes in bowling or sprint loads. Keep your weekly loads steady — especially over Christmas/January.
3️⃣ Sprint once a week (or don’t sprint at all)
The quickest way to tear a hammy is to sprint for the first time on Saturday.
Just 3 x 30m at 60–70% midweek can save your season.
4️⃣ Take care of your shoulders
Throwing cold is shoulder su***de.
10 warm-up throws + a bit of cuff activation = pain-free fielding.
5️⃣ Recovery > intensity (especially after 30)
Sleep, hydration, movement the next day, and a quick walk after bowling make a huge difference in how your body pulls up.
Big thanks again to Glen Iris CC for having us — loved being part of your season preparation. If you’ve got niggles or want help building your own cricket program, reach out anytime! 👊
