The Bowler’s Union Podcast

Workload management & how much you should be bowling!

In this episode we discuss workload management and how much you should be bowling!
We discuss
Barks getting schooled at the weekend!
Weekly over targets for different levels
Junior bowling regulations
Our experiences of workload management
Rotation!
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
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All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
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Special Guest Episode | Kevin Shine Part 1

In this special guest episode we chat with former England bowling lead and current Nottinghamshire bowling coach Kevin Shine! This was a monster episode with knowledge bombs being dropped all the time! As a result we have split the episode into two parts! Enjoy part one!
We discuss
The difference between international and county cricket
Managing Jimmy Anderson's workloads
Working with county bowling coaches
When to take breaks
Working within certain bandwidths to improve
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
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All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

Special Guest Episode | David Millns former Leicestershire & Nottinghamshire player & current umpire

In this episode we chat with former Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire bowling allrounder David Millns!
We discuss
The difference between then and now!
Playing vs umpiring
Toughest opponents
Wide Yorkers and the rules
Your Close to the front line!
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
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All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20
 
 

The Pakistan all-time test bowling attack!

In this episode we try and pick the Pakistan greatest ever test bowling attack!
The rules of our picks are the following
We pick a player based on their absolute peak
We have to include at least one spinner
We have to include a genuine all-rounder
We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments and on our social media platforms!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
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All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

Pro Episode | Lauren Filer & Lauren Bell

In this pro episode we chat with current England women's duo Lauren Filer and Lauren Bell!
We caught up with them during their current ODI series v The West Indies.
We discuss
Their journey so far?
Role models and inspirations!
Their favourite format and playing more tests
Technical work ons whilst playing international cricket!
A great start to the summer
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
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All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

Wide Yorkers and what to consider?!

In this episode we discuss wide yorkers and what you should consider!
We discuss
When to bowl them?
How to execute them better
The correct field!
Are they new?
Are they negative and do they limit chances to take wickets?
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
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All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

Some of the best batters we have played against!

In this episode we discuss some of the best batters we have played against. They are necessarily the best players ever but were extremely tough to bowl at! 
We discuss
Kane Williamson
Another former NZ great!
Marcus Trescothick playing the line
Kumar!!!
Some of the current England team
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
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All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

Pro Interview | Chris Woakes

In this episode we chat with our ex teammate and England world cup winner Chris Woakes!
Woakesy is one of our favourite ever players! Such a terrific performer for both county and country!
We discuss
Earrings!
Role models
Putting on pace to play for England
Taking the new ball vs the worlds best in ODIs
Toughest opponent excluding the obvious?
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X!
All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

West Indies all-time test bowling attack!

In this episode we try and pick the West Indies greatest ever test bowling attack!
The rules of our picks are the following
We pick a player based on their absolute peak
We have to include at least one spinner
We have to include a genuine all-rounder
We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments and on our social media platforms!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X!
All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

How to stop stress fractures in cricket!

In this episode we look at how to stop stress fractures in cricket! Friend of the podcast Ross Dewar from Cricket Strength recently posted a 5 point plan to combat stress fractures. In this episode we discuss his ideas.
We discuss
Better coaches throughout pathways
Understanding movement
Bowling interventions or movement first?
Workload management
Bowling coaches and S&Cs working together
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X!
All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20