If shots go through fashions, we can safely say the sweep is this year's must have item. Have you been wondering how to play the sweep well?

The sweep is an excellent weapon for any batsman: when used correctly.

Frowned upon totally in its early days, the shot (and its range of variations) has become an acceptable, if difficult to learn, shot. But many coaches still shy away from teaching it, going down the safer route of a straight bat.

You are batting in a run chase and the run rate is gradually creeping up. The opposition are bowling well and you start to think you need a 'get out' boundary. How do you know when to go for it?

David and Kevin are joined on the show this week by two PitchVision Academy coaches: Rob Ahmun answers our 5 questions and Ian Pont tells us how to bowl at the death ot Twenty20 matches when batsmen are giving it the long handle. We also talk about:

As I write this the group stages of the World Twenty20 2009 have just finished. What lessons can club players take from the tournament so far?

It's certainly been dramatic: The last ball thrilling opener, Australia crashing out, amazing batting and spinner's domination. Among the chaos of six hitting and stumps flying there have been some lessons all cricketers who play the shorter format to follow.

In my opinion, the formula for winning a T20 or 50 over game is the same for most cricket teams (i.e. everyone playing below the 1st Class level).

To celebrate the World Twenty20, PitchVision Academy batting coach Gary Palmer has written his guide to getting maximum runs in minimum time. Gary has coached many players into county cricket over the years, If you would like coaching from Gary, check out CCM Academy.

This free video drill makes the batsman concentrate on three different elements of control: Controlling the shoulder; controlling the hands and controlling the swing while remaining flexible.

Each part of the drill can be done stand alone, but combining the actions will 'build the shot up' gradually.

Control is the key!

In this free video, Gary Palmer reveals a simple drill that any age or skill level cricketer can use to improve their back foot positioning for defence, drives, cuts and pulls.

David reveals his failure on two fronts this week while Kevin tells us about his new backlift. In the rest of the show we discuss some comments you have left about previous shows and also answer your questions on:

Gary Palmer returns with a technical analysis of England's man of the moment Ravi Bopari. Gary calls it his technical ABC to success at the highest level. Gary has coached many players into county cricket over the years, If you would like coaching from Gary, check out CCM Academy.