Monday, November 14, 2005
Sunday, November 13th 2005
Watched some more Ashes early in the morning and then went to the gym. For one solid hour, all I did was practice my batting swing by throwing the tennis ball against the wall. Most of all I practiced trying to hit balls that rose up towards my head and in close because base on what I saw on the DVD, a good number of balls pitch that way and I need to be prepared for them. On the way home I stopped by the field where my usual Sunday team was having a match. I did not get selected because I played in the last match they had. I still wanted to show support for them. This turned out to be a bittersweet event because form the moment I got there, it seemed like it was being played in slow motion. After watching the Ashes DVD with bowlers throwing at 90 MPH, the tennis ball seemed like a toy and it was moving so slow. I swear if I got my chance I would have scored a century. It was at this moment that I knew that there was no turning back for me and I was completely ready for the next level. I talked with the guys for a while and then wished them luck and went home. It was really sad because it could be the last time that I see these guys and they were the ones who gave me my first chance and took me in as one of their own. The “swami” will never forget this and will be forever grateful. After another excellent day with the family, I ended the night watching more of the Ashes as well as a short story from F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Saturday, November 12th 2005
Once again, up early to watch more Ashes action before the kids got up. I spent another great day with my family. Late in the afternoon I went up the field to practice bowling. The BBC sport master classes coupled with the Ashes DVD have really helped me understand the techniques of bowling. I am bowling onto a moist gravel surface which has hardly any bounce to it so I basically just practice my length, line, velocity and accuracy. I practice leg spin and seam as well as trying to learn the fine art of swing. If I had to categorize myself as to what style bowler I am at his point, I would have to say a fast seam bowler. After the kids went to bed, it was more Ashes and some F. Scott Fitzgerald reading. These last few days have been like a whirlwind.
Watched some more Ashes early in the morning and then went to the gym. For one solid hour, all I did was practice my batting swing by throwing the tennis ball against the wall. Most of all I practiced trying to hit balls that rose up towards my head and in close because base on what I saw on the DVD, a good number of balls pitch that way and I need to be prepared for them. On the way home I stopped by the field where my usual Sunday team was having a match. I did not get selected because I played in the last match they had. I still wanted to show support for them. This turned out to be a bittersweet event because form the moment I got there, it seemed like it was being played in slow motion. After watching the Ashes DVD with bowlers throwing at 90 MPH, the tennis ball seemed like a toy and it was moving so slow. I swear if I got my chance I would have scored a century. It was at this moment that I knew that there was no turning back for me and I was completely ready for the next level. I talked with the guys for a while and then wished them luck and went home. It was really sad because it could be the last time that I see these guys and they were the ones who gave me my first chance and took me in as one of their own. The “swami” will never forget this and will be forever grateful. After another excellent day with the family, I ended the night watching more of the Ashes as well as a short story from F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Saturday, November 12th 2005
Once again, up early to watch more Ashes action before the kids got up. I spent another great day with my family. Late in the afternoon I went up the field to practice bowling. The BBC sport master classes coupled with the Ashes DVD have really helped me understand the techniques of bowling. I am bowling onto a moist gravel surface which has hardly any bounce to it so I basically just practice my length, line, velocity and accuracy. I practice leg spin and seam as well as trying to learn the fine art of swing. If I had to categorize myself as to what style bowler I am at his point, I would have to say a fast seam bowler. After the kids went to bed, it was more Ashes and some F. Scott Fitzgerald reading. These last few days have been like a whirlwind.
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