I like this, a lot, good idea boys.

Some basic rules of batting (not my own thoughts I hasten to add, stolen from some much greater minds).

1. If its straight, block it
2. Think about the singles and 2s when at the none strikers end and chat about where you can get them.
3. Play to your strengths. If you score well on the cut shot, dont play the drive on the up through extra cover. No one is KP, apart from KP and then he isn't all the time.

Quick quiz - how many highly successful test players can you name with no more than 2 attacking shots? (plus a lot of defensive deflections)

4. Enjoy yourself.

See you on Captains day!

Ian

p.s. Why buy a bowling machine, when bowling practice is just as important.