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Zendon Verster
Cricket Coach, CoachCricXI
Education
- BCom Business Management, The University of South Africa
Professional Achievements
- Was contracted and played cricket professionally
- Co-founded and co-created CoachCricXI, the world's largest cricket coaching social media platform, to assist players who might not have access to higher-quality coaching
Certifications & Organizations
- CSA Lvl2 (2013)
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Co-authored Articles (15)
Understanding Cricket: Rules, Positions, Scoring & More
Cricket coach Zendon Verster explains everything you need to know to follow a cricket match In much of the world, cricket is a popular pastime. Much like baseball, it's a game that involves hitting a ball with a bat. It'...
How to
Play Cricket
Cricket coach Zendon Verster lays out the most important skills you need to play cricketCricket is one of the most popular games in the world, with billions of fans in the Indian Subcontinent, the U.K., Australia, South ...
How to
Grip the Ball to Bowl Offspin
Cricket coach Zendon Verster explains proper finger positioningBowling offspin refers to a method of spinning the ball in cricket to turn it from the off side of the batsman to the leg side when it’s bowled. It’s the...
How to
Bowl Fast in Cricket
Cricket coach Zendon Verster explains what you need to improve your bowling speedBeing a fast bowler allows you to keep batsmen on their toes and to be your team's go-to bowler when they need a wicket. Perfecting your pa...
How to
Hold a Cricket Bat
The grip determines how you swing the cricket bat and make contact with the ball. Although the orthodox grip is considered ideal, it is important for each player to find the grip that works best for him or her. As Donald...
How to
Repair a Cricket Bat
Cricket is an intense game that’s popular in many countries in the world. The game is played on a field where a bowler bowls a ball to the player at bat, and these bats often get broken or cracked during gameplay. Depe...
How to
Bat in Cricket
As a batsman in cricket, it’s your job to use the bat to defend the wicket from being hit by the ball. The wicket is made up of 3 vertical stakes, called stumps, topped by 2 horizontal blocks of wood, or bails. You’l...
How to Choose the Right Cricket Bat Size (with Sizing Charts)
Cricket coach Zendon Verster helps you find the perfect bat size for your next gameWhen you want to do your best when you’re batting in a cricket game, using the right size bat will make it easier to swing and get a hi...
Complete Cricket Bat Maintenance Guide for Beginners
Cricket coach Zendon Verster shares how to protect your bat and extend its lifeTaking care of your cricket bat off the field helps it last through multiple seasons. Whether you have an old bat or are preparing a new one ...
How to
Play Indoor Cricket
Indoor cricket is an exciting variant of the classic game of cricket. Lasting only about 90 minutes, it is an excellent way for younger cricketers to get into the sport. Even experienced cricketers can play indoor cricke...
How to
Seam a Cricket Ball
Bowling a cricket ball requires physical and mental fitness. Additionally, seaming a ball consistently well requires a kind of precision that can only come with dedicated practice. Seam bowling is broadly considered to b...
How to
Time a Cricket Stroke
Batting is a matter of timing rather than brute force. Timing a ball isn't a mystery, but an acquired skill. Remain relaxed and focused. Be conscientious of your stance and keep your eye on the ball. Through practice and...
How to
Dress for Cricket
Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the entire world and is played by many different nations across the globe! In traditional cricket, all players wear white clothes, as well as white gear. All players bat and f...
How to
Bowl a Leg Break
A leg-break in cricket is a difficult technique which involves turning a right-handed pitch from the leg side of a right-handed batsman. A leg break can be incredibly successful if bowled correctly.
How to
Be a Good Wicketkeeper
A wicket-keeper is the player on the fielding team in the sport of cricket who stands behind the wicket, or stumps, behind the batter. As wicketkeeper, it’s your job to be ready to receive the ball and try to stump or ...
