Brains Matter Episode 84 - The Science & Psychology of Cricket - Part 1

I talk to science communicator and cricket tragic, Marc West, on the topic of cricket - and the science and psychology of the sport. Marc has published several articles on the science and mathematics of the game, and in this episode, discusses the following with me:

- How fit are cricketers?
- How far do batsmen run during a century?
- How do batsmen know where the ball is going when their eyes can’t track the ball?
- The ways in which scientists make measurements of cricket players
- How does body language influence how good a batsman is?
- How much of the game is psychological?
- How can psychology be effective for a player?
- Mentally coping with new cricketing situations
- Using psychology to foster player development in the coaching process

This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. Please listen in to episode 85 for the conclusion to the interview.

Brains Matter is a podcast out of Australia, which features stories on science, curiosities and general knowledge. It also features interviews with various experts in science and other interesting areas.

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