More Nets Won’t Fix Your Match Performance

Why do so many cricketers perform well in nets… but struggle in matches?In this episode of The Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood and Briony Brock answer listener questions around early-season performance struggles — from confidence and expectations to training that doesn’t transfer into games.If you’ve ever felt like you’ve “gone backwards” despite a strong winter, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do about it.In this episode:Why how you feel before batting doesn’t predict performanceThe real reason nets don’t transfer into matchesWhy early-season struggles are completely normalHow chasing past performances can hold you backHow to respond to a poor team performance as a coachWhy run outs are so common early season (and how to fix it)⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro – Are players training the wrong way?01:13 Should you trust how you feel before batting?03:57 Nets vs matches – why it feels different07:30 “I’ve gone backwards after scoring a 50”12:16 Coaching after a poor team performance18:13 Why run outs happen early season27:20 Outro & listener questions📩 Get in touchGot a question for a future episode?Send it in via:📸 Instagram: @cricket.mind.online📘 Facebook: @cricket.mind.online🌐 Website: https://www.cricketmind.online📧 Email: nathan@cricketmind.online