Fast bowlers turn up as Elite U-19 bowling clinic gets underway
Performance Enhancement Specialist Neil Barry Jr. and his team speaking with the amateur fast bowlers during yesterday’s opening session at the  Malteenoes  ground(Clifton Ross photo)
Performance Enhancement Specialist Neil Barry Jr. and his team speaking with the amateur fast bowlers during yesterday’s opening session at the Malteenoes ground(Clifton Ross photo)

– teams to be grouped, tasked [CR1]  from Thursday

By Clifton Ross

THE opening day of the elite amateur Under-19 fast-bowling clinic, endorsed by the University of the West Indies (UWI), got underway yesterday as the Performance Enhancement team commenced their 6-week long clinic.

The opening day was held upstairs at the Malteenoes Sports Club pavilion where head facilitator, Guyana Jaguars and West Indies ‘A’ team Physiotherapist Neil Barry Jr., along with his team comprising students from the Physiotherapy department at the University of Guyana, held the opening session with an interactive  orientation for attendees.

About 20 or more novice pace bowlers attended the opening day and Barry kicked things off with an interactive segment which highlighted the importance of the clinic, the goals of the clinic and his expectations following the conclusion.

Among things discussed was the importance of maintaining one’s condition as a fast bowler, conduct which is expected throughout the course, dress codes, and more importantly, upholding respect and integrity among teammates and facilitators.

The Jaguars Physio confirmed that from this Thursday and Friday, the bowlers will be split into two teams. The units will train and practice accordingly at 4 different venues across the city with sessions held at Malteenoes and Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) grounds, Fitness Paradise Gym and the National Park Gym.

Also, the players will have their weights and heights recorded while Barry Jr. noted that he will bring out the speed gun to immediately begin recording speed data. Players were also cautioned about wearing incorrect gear which could affect their full training with regards to developing.

The different venues will see different areas of training being conducted with the head facilitator saying his expectations from the team was to ensure that all players carry themselves in a professional manner. He said that the conduct on and off field were important in the development of cricketers who are aspiring to one day play for Guyana and the West Indies.

Meanwhile, Mark Harper, Chairman of Development for the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA), told the youths of the importance of fast bowling in West Indies culture. The Ex-Guyana player described the art of fast bowling as an important weapon in cricket and he was happy to see the players showing interest in honing their skills, while thanking Barry Jr. for lending his expertise locally.

Harper believes that by the end of the clinic, he will see vast improvements in the player’s strength and conditioning areas which will allow them to maintain their speeds as they continue to train and stay healthy.

The clinic countinues on Thursday at the Malteenoes Sports Club ground from 13:30hrs.

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