📍 THIS WEEK’S RADAR

• ⭐ Off-season gains aren’t optional —how the best cricketers train in the off-season.

• 🏏 Handscomb’s complete batting masterclass — how to build in an innings in tough conditions.

• 🎯 Royals Academies — drills now in English and Hindi via Royals Coaching Hub.

• 🧤 5 drills to sharpen reactions — train reflexes, win the moments that decide matches.

• 🧠 Scheffler’s Ryder Cup truth — why fulfilment lives in the process, not the podium.

• 💼 This week’s trending jobs.

⭐HOT THIS WEEK

How the Best Cricketers Train in the Off-Season 🏋️‍♂️

Ever wondered what separates top players during the off-season? It’s not just rest—it’s structured preparation. The best cricketers focus on assessment, pain management, and movement screening, before shifting to strength and endurance work. Crucially, they balance building strength with building power, tailoring programs that prepare them for the demands of the season ahead.

👉 Coaches: use this as a reminder that off-season is where real gains are made.

🏏BATTING LAB

Peter Handscomb’s Complete Batting Masterclass 🏏

Peter Handscomb, one of the game’s finest players of spin, breaks down his approach to batting, shot by shot. From handling spin in tough conditions to building an innings in the subcontinent, he shares the techniques and mindset that make him so effective against slow bowling.

👉 A great watch for coaches looking to help players sharpen their skills against spin and adapt to challenging conditions.

🎯BOWLING LAB

In Case You Missed It - Fast Bowling with Shane Burger 🌪️

Step into Shane Burger’s fast-bowling school, now available on the Royals Coaching Hub in both English and Hindi. Practical drills, pro insights, and accessible coaching designed to raise standards for bowlers everywhere. Press the image below to learn more!

🧤FIELDING LAB

5 Drills to Improve Reflexes & Reaction Time ⚡

Quick reactions can make the difference between taking a catch, stopping a single, or missing out. This session runs through five simple but effective drills designed to sharpen reflexes and cut down reaction time, ideal for fielders, wicketkeepers, and batters facing pace.

👉 Coaches: add these to training to help players stay sharp under pressure and turn half-chances into game-changers.

🧠THE MIND GAME

🏆 Ryder Cup Lessons: Fulfilment Beyond the Trophy

Scottie Scheffler’s reflections hit hard this week: “Why do I want to win so badly?”

In golf, the Ryder Cup puts the spotlight on those magical moments: lifting the trophy, hearing the crowd, feeling the roar. But Scheffler reminds us that if fulfilment only lives in those two minutes, it fades fast.

The real satisfaction? It comes from the process: turning up on the tough days, stretching ourselves in training, building discipline, and creating connections along the way. That’s what lasts long after the champagne is gone.

Cricket coaches will recognise the parallel. Matches can be decided in just moments, but the real fulfilment comes from the journey: the hours of practice, the resilience after setbacks, and the pride of growth. Trophies are highlights, but the real story is built in the everyday grind.

👉 For your players, keep reinforcing this truth: fulfilment isn’t just the scoreboard, it’s the process of becoming capable of those moments in the first place.

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