Title: Bob Woolmer's Art & Science of Cricket
Author: Bob Woolmer; Tim Noakes; Helen Moffett
Publisher: Randomhouse Struik
Imprint: Lifestyle
Cape Town, South Africa 2008
ISBN 9781770076587 / ISBN 978-1-77007-658-7
Softcover, 21 x 25 cm, 655 pages, 340 b/w and 28 colour photographs, 100 b/w illustrations. Text: English
Starting in 1996, Bob Woolmer and Tim Noakes discussed the idea of writing down the knowlegde about Cricket Bob had gleaned over the years so that people might better understand the game. They stressed not only to reinforce the basics of the game, but gave further insight to those who aspire to play, watch and teach the game, and share the passion it invokes. Over ten years the manual was put together, in parts rewritten several times in order to catch up with the development in this sport. Perfectly illustrated, with techniques demonstrated by some of Bob's most famous proteges, this book has become an invaluable source of insider knowledge, behind-the-scenes insights, and tips from some of the game's greatest players and characters. It gives unique insights on mental skills, batting, bowling, fielding and wicket-keeping techniques illustrated in dynamic photo sequences, philosophies on coaching, captaincy and game strategy as well as on the science and medicine of cricket.
Foreword by Richie Benaud
Bob Woolmer (1948-2007): a memorial
PART I: DISCOVERING CRICKET
The challenge of cricket
The mind game
PART II: CRICKET TECHNIQUES
Batting
Vision and batting
Bowling
Fielding and wicket-keeping
PART III: THINKING CRICKET
Strategy and captaincy
Statistics: a view of the future?
Coaching
PART IV: CRICKET SCIENCE
Physiology and fitness
Whither cricket? The future of the game
Select bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
