Coaching Red Flags: Why ‘One Way’ Might Be the Wrong Way for You.

He was ready to give up. Talented. Hard-working. Committed.But confused out of his rhythm.

Coach after coach had told him:

"Stay still."

"Don’t move."

"Just step to the ball."

Each time he tried to “fix” his game, it got worse. Timing vanished. Confidence eroded. He started thinking maybe he just didn’t have it.

In one session, we gave him permission to move his way.

The timing came back. So did the belief.

He didn’t need rebuilding.

He just needed to be understood.

This Blog is a Wake-Up Call

Cricket is full of good intentions.

But not all good intentions lead to progress.

If you’ve ever walked away from a session more confused than when you started...

If you’ve ever been told “this is the only way”...

If you’re starting to question your instincts...

👉 You might be stuck following advice that was never meant for you.

The Big Lie: We All Move the Same

International batters demonstrate various positions, and many coaches claim that they are ineffective.

Most coaching is built on uniformity — one ideal shape, one perfect position, one correct method.

But the truth?

Your body isn’t wired like anyone else’s.

Some players generate power from the ground up. Others from rotation.

Some thrive in stillness. Others need rhythm.

So why are we still teaching like everyone’s built the same?

What Happens When Advice Doesn’t Fit?

❌ You lose feel

❌ You overthink the game

❌ Your instincts get coached out

❌ Your performance drops, even though you're working harder

And worst of all…

You start to believe it’s your fault.

It’s not. You’re likely just following the wrong blueprint.

Quick Reality Check How often do you see top players doing the opposite of what you’re told not to do?

So the question is: Are they wrong - or just playing their way?

And are you being coached out of yours? Red Flag Coaching Cues (And What to Watch For)

This isn’t about hating on cues — it’s about recognising when a cue isn’t for you.

🚩 “You must do it this way.”

The biggest red flag. If there’s one “right” way, all the best players would look identical!

Instead: “Let’s find what works for how you move.”

🚩 “Get your head over the ball.”

For some, this brings balance. For others, it tips them forward and forces early commitment.

Try: “Head between your feet. Stay centred”

🚩 “Stay still at ball release.”

Stillness works for some. For rhythm players, it creates hesitation and stiffness.

Try: “Own your tempo. Still isn’t always stable.”

🚩 “Step to the ball.”

Sounds proactive. But often, it pulls players off balance, chasing the ball instead of holding their shape.

Better: “Let the ball come to you. Move with balance, not power.”

🚩 “Dip your head to watch the ball onto the bat.”

Common cue. But for some, dipping the head ruins balance and blurs visual direction - especially for those who rely on late contact and a stable head position.

Instead: “Keep your chin up. Track with your eyes, not your head.”

🚩 “Stay tall. Straight back.”

Looks textbook. But for players who generate power from compression and ground connection, it removes leverage.

Try: “Some need height. Others need flexion. Find the shape that gives you balance and body transfer.”

🚩 “Copy [insert pro name here].”

What works for them might break your game. They’ve built around their body. You need to do the same.

Inspiration is good. Imitation is dangerous.

What We Do Differently at JGCC

We don’t coach clones.

We don’t chase textbook.

We don’t care how it looks - only how it works.

✅ We profile how your body naturally moves

✅ We build your method around your natural strengths

✅ We help you develop a game that fits you - not someone else’s theory

We use a system most players have never experienced - but once they do, it clicks.

What’s at Stake

Every season you train the wrong way...

...you lose rhythm

...you lose time

...you risk being overlooked

Not because you’re not good enough - but because you’re being shaped into something you’re not.

That stops here. Final Word

The best players don’t all look the same.

They’re not supposed to.

They’ve built their game around their instincts and movement - not someone else’s ideal.

So if you hear:

“That’s not how it’s done.”

“You need to stay still.”

“That’s not correct technique.”

👉 That’s your red flag.

Back yourself.

Trust your feel.

Find people who coach you - not the version they want you to be.

Ready to unlock your method?

If this blog hit a nerve, don’t ignore it.

Book a session with JGCC - and get clarity that most players never find.

We’ll show you how you’re built to move.

Train Smart!