A classic mid-century cricket coaching manual by John Board, part of the popular “Right Way” instructional series.
Designed for developing players, the book covers:
- Batting and bowling fundamentals
- Fielding techniques
- Match awareness and cricketing discipline
Enhanced with:
- Step-by-step diagrams
- Period photography
- Clear, structured coaching advice
The foreword by R. C. Robertson-Glasgow adds literary and historical credibility, linking the book to the golden era of cricket writing.
These titles are increasingly harder to find with dust jackets intact.
The Right Way to Become a Cricketer (1952) – John Board | Coaching Book
Title: The Right Way to Become a Cricketer (Illustrated)
Author: John Board
Foreword by: R. C. Robertson-Glasgow
Publisher: Right Way Books
Place of Publication: Kingswood, Surrey, England
Year: First published 1952 (this edition undated – likely early reprint)Category: Cricket / Coaching / Instructional
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Binding: Green cloth boards with red lettering to spine
Pagination: 158 pages
Illustrations: Black & white photographs and instructional drawingsCondition: Price-clipped dust jacket with general tanning to inner flaps. Minor edge wear but no major tears. Boards clean and bright. Light foxing to top margins of some pages and endpapers. No inscriptions. Binding firm. Overall Good+ condition, with presentable dust jacket.
