Mark O'Leary @sparkyoleary1 Twitter profile

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

5 years

This is absolutely Brilliant! How about this from 5 year old Ralph playing his first ever game for @CardiffCC . Apparently from watching @ShaneWarne @rashidkhan_19 @BatsOutCricket #crossseam #spinandwin #cricket

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My 21st Bday - 12th Man for Glamorgan at Sophia Gardens against Australia. Met him in the toilets. ‘You are bowling with me in the nets today young man’ one of the best days of my life. My cricketing Hero 😢

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

6 years

Overwhelmed and delighted to receive the ‘Coach of the year 2018 reward’ for coaching and contribution to Cricket.

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@sparkyoleary1

2 years

Close catching fielding practice from a couple of years ago using a rugby tackle bag. Great fun - change positions - add competition 🤹🏼‍♀️ #cricket #coaching #rugby #reactions #fielding

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Delighted, Thrilled and Honoured to be selected as Coach for the MCC @HomeOfCricket tour to Nepal. 🏏☺️

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@sparkyoleary1

3 years

Honoured and Proud to be Head Coach of Welsh Fire. I will be wearing the badge in my home Country with pride. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🔥 @thehundred @GlamCricket #nosmokewithoutfire #firestarters

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

2 years

I am delighted to announce the birth of my new business venture “Mark O⚡️Leary Cricket Coaching” (branding underway) Professional coaching consultancy for all team and academy pathway development. Including Coach Education for all Senior and Junior levels 🏏🏏

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

4 years

I cannot thank @cardiffmet enough for the past 20yrs. I have met some wonderful people and I am proud to say I was an archer! It was an honour to be a @CardiffMCCU Crimson Cap and I hope all the players and staff enjoyed their time on the programme. I will miss you all!

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Unbelievable to see these two playing for @englandcricket at the @HomeOfCricket against Australia in an Ashes series. #crimsoncaps

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

6 years

Surprised although genuinely very proud to be recognised by the ECB for being chosen as a Regional 2018 Coach Award Winner “Coach of the Year”

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

4 years

A wonderful challenge and opportunity, I am really looking forward to leading @WesternStormKSL into the new era. #StormTroopers #upthestorm 🟢🌪🟢🌪🟢🌪🟢

Western Storm

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4 years

NEWS | Western Storm are delighted to announce the appointment of @sparkyoleary1 to the full-time position of Head Coach 🌪🌪 #StormTroopers

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@sparkyoleary1

4 years

Absolutely delighted to be given this opportunity. #stormtroopers 🌪🌪

Western Storm

@_WesternStorm

4 years

NEWS: Mark O’Leary has been appointed as the Western Storm head coach for the remainder of the 2020 season ➡️ #StormTroopers 🌪🌪

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Simple practice, double bench and use of the @Katchetman with @BrannyAllenn #cricket #coaching #reaction #fielding #practices

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

4 years

Officially finished with @cardiffmet after 20yrs. I have been very lucky to meet some wonderful people from all around the world. #crimsoncap #archer @WesternStormKSLhas been fantastic, what a great bunch to be working with. #stormtrooper

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Short ball session with @DanDouthwaite a couple of years ago on decision making!! #simplebuteffective #cricket #coaching

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

4 years

Delighted to have been part of this great competition @BBL . Huge thanks to @dizzy259 the coaches, sports science team, players and @StrikersBBL family.

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Delighted for @DanDouthwaite for signing his first professional cricket contract with a three deal @GlamCricket . Dan becomes the 7th @CardiffMCCU player to sign a professional contract in the past 2 years #crimsoncaps #1stclasscricketers1stclassdegrees

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

5 months

Poppy’s googly was sliding down the leg side on release. With me stood half way down the pitch as a target she was able to naturally straighten up her line. It was either straighten up or hit me. 🙌🏻🏏 #markolearycricketcoaching

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

1 year

Friday Fielding! Be creative for the right reasons, make it fun and safe! The delivery needs to be on the money although it does not matter if the @Katchetman is missed by the feeder!

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

6 years

Short ball session this morning. Decision making!! #simplebuteffective #cricket #coaching

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Pinball fielding practice, similar to around the clock practice. #cricket #coaching #fielding #reaction #balance #changedirection

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

3 years

Fun and challenging! Great work @NatWraith 👏🏻👏🏻

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

5 years

It has been an absolute pleasure @WesternStormKSL the players have been phenomenal! Thank you! CHAMPIONS 🌪🥇🌪🥇🌪🥇

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@sparkyoleary1

4 years

‘Garage catch’ It’s raining! Here is a catching drill that can be done inside! Use a #tennisball , #football , #rugby or #netball 🤹🏼‍♂️🤹🏼‍♂️🤹🏼‍♂️🤹🏼‍♂️ Looking for activities to do at home? Find this and more on #icoachcricket #coaching #cricket #reactions #StayAtHome

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@sparkyoleary1

4 years

I started coaching 28yrs ago and the coach education journey has been amazing. Senior - 26yrs ago Advanced - 24yrs ago Level 3 - 13yrs ago Level 4 - 5 yrs ago Fundamentals are so important; however what works for the individual is more important. #coachingtweet

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

2 years

Game day for the @MCCOfficial ☺️

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Catching practice ‘The sausage drill’ Great practice for fielding close to the bat and for developing reactions. Feeds need to be on the money or the merlin works well! Thanks @cardiffmetrfc for the use of the bag. @handeyecoaches #coaching #catching #reactions #cricket #rugby

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@sparkyoleary1

3 years

Thank you to all of the Players, staff and supporters! @thehundred

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Friday Fielding! An old one but a good one! #cricket #fielding #practices #reactions #coaching

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

2 years

I am delighted to announce that “Mark O⚡️Leary Cricket Coaching” is now operating. New Logo below! ⚡️ Professional coaching consultancy for all teams and 1:1s ⚡️Academy pathway development. ⚡️Bespoke Coach Education for Senior and Junior levels ⚡️Will travel 🌍

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@sparkyoleary1

2 years

Back in the day with @DanDouthwaite trying out a few things. As coaches don’t be afraid to try different things as long as it is safe. Make sure the practices are used for the right reasons 🙌🏻👍🏻🏏 #cricket #coaching #coachdevelopment #batting

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

4 years

Ramping it up with @osk10 ready for the new year for the @CardiffMCCU Crimson Caps 🏏🎓

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

3 years

This group today! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🔥

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

3 years

I will miss working with Matt Mott who is one of the most experienced and well respected coach in the world. However, I am honoured to be given the opportunity to lead Welsh Fire in my home country, in this new and exciting format of the game. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🔥

The Hundred: Meet the Welsh Fire

Their women's line-up boasts the best female wicketkeeper the game has seen, while their men have a wealth of county experience and a destructive top order. Here's BBC Sport's guide to Welsh Fire.

www.bbc.co.uk

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@sparkyoleary1

2 years

Simple activity for catching. Use whatever is suitable if you have no access to benches! #reaction #cricket #coaching #coacheducation #fielding

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Catching practice ‘The sausage drill’ Great practice for fielding close to the bat and developing reactions. Feeds need to be on the money or the Merlin works well. @handeyecoaches #coaching #rugby #cricket #reactions

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@sparkyoleary1

2 years

It has been a privilege to lead and coach @_WesternStorm . Thank you to everyone who has supported me and I wish you well for the future. A new chapter begins and I am ready to accept the next challenge.

Western Storm

@_WesternStorm

2 years

NEWS: Mark leaves Western Storm Western Storm can today confirm that Head Coach, Mark O’Leary has stepped down from his role. Everyone at Storm wishes Mark well in all of his future ventures. 👉

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Looking for some fielding fun and competition throughout the off season! Around the clock fielding practice with @bradevans2403 a couple of winters ago. Delivery of feeds needs to be👌🏻 @Katchetman #cricket #coaching #competition #decisionmaking #throwing #fielding

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@sparkyoleary1

4 years

20 years at UWIC/ @cardiffmet including 7 different jobs working with a number of different teams, public, students and staff ⚽️🎾🏀🏉🏹🏏🎓

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@sparkyoleary1

6 years

I throughly enjoy Coach Education. Great to meet all of those on the UK Level 2 course today. Well done all involved. Here is one to keep you going until next week. @CardiffMCCU @Katchetman #catching #coaching #cricket

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@sparkyoleary1

7 months

One from back on the day! Be creative when coaching! Have Fun! The delivery has to be on the money! Ask the players what they need! 🙌🏻🏏 #coachdevelopment #coacheducation #catching #fielding #cricket

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

If that’s not an advert for the @MCCUnis scheme! So proud of you young @DanDouthwaite and Man of the Match ☺️ #1stclasscricketers1stclassdegrees @SkyCricket @CMetSportTV @GlamCricket @markbutcher72 @cardiffmet

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@sparkyoleary1

1 year

Some great engagement from the @warks_wcb @WarwickshireCCC coaches in a workshop from this year! WHAT a catch 🤲🏻🏏 An activity to work with keepers, Close catchers or Ring fielders. Great for balance and reactions. #cricket #catching #fielding #coaching #coachdevelopment

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@sparkyoleary1

3 years

Could not be prouder to receive the Royal House Hold CC blazer. A great club with wonderful people! Thank you ☺️👑

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

4 years

Zero interest what so ever in this Cummings situation. As long as everyone’s families and friends are safe and when are we going to start playing cricket.

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@sparkyoleary1

1 month

Help to bowl the Googly. Back of the hand towards the batter on release/hitting the pad. Good work Alex 👊🏻👊🏻 @therootacademy #markolearycricketcoaching #spin #wristspin #cricket #coaching #offspin

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

This happened last week! So grateful and Thank you to the RHCC 👑🏏

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@sparkyoleary1

1 year

SPIN SUNDAY! Big Leg Break ✅ Top Spinner ✅ Googly ✅ Flipper ✅ Slider ✅ #cricket #cricketcoaching #spinbowling #wristspin #offspin #coachdevelopment #markolearycricketcoaching

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

This is what is is all about! Huge thanks to England spinner @jackleach1991 for spending time with Crimson Cap @PremSisodiya talking spin. #spinnersunion Current student and Graduate from @cardiffmet

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

3 years

Just 7 ex MCCU squad members from around the Country in the @GlamCricket squad for the final today 👏🏻👏🏻

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

3 years

. @NatWraith on 🔥 @_WesternStorm Sorry for the excitement! 👐🏻👐🏻

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@sparkyoleary1

1 year

Happy 1st Birthday to Mark O’Leary Cricket Coaching. MASSIVE thank you to all of the Amateur, Professional Players/Teams and National governing bodies for your support. 🍾

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

1 year

Upright/Scrambled seam for spinners. Here is the Leg Break and Googly. Really helps with disguising the seam which makes it harder for the batter to read. #cricket #coaching #spin #offspin #legspin #wristspin #coacheducation #coachdevelopment

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Finals day! Buzzing for @WesternStormKSL starting at 4pm @SussexCCC today. #KSL #stormtroopers #upthestorm

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

4 years

These catching cradles were/are so good! The moment when it flys off the edge! Also great for throwing practice! Unfortunately cannot take them in the coaching bag!

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

6 years

Now this is a first! Two ex @CardiffMCCU Crimson Caps opening the batting for England in a test match 👀 @roryburns17 @jackleach1991 🏏🎓

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Leave it as you found it. Huge thanks to the @GlamCricket playing, coaching, catering and ground staff for the warm welcome for @CardiffMCCU over the past three days. #sweepingthesheds #crimsoncaps

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@sparkyoleary1

3 years

We went proper old Skool for slippers today, catching off the roller! Great work ⁦ @GeorgiaHennessy ⁦ @_WesternStorm ⁩ #catching #cricket #coaching #reactions

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@sparkyoleary1

11 months

Some absolute rippers from young Ev! Top spinning Leg Break ✅ Googly ✅ Turn ✅ Bounce ✅ Drift✅ Drop✅ Keep up the good work young man! #legspin #spinbowling #cricket #coaching

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@sparkyoleary1

2 years

A lovely visit to the superb @wicket2wicket new indoor cricket school. 🏏👏🏻

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@sparkyoleary1

2 years

This group of players should be very proud after beating Surrey in the SF of the 50 over Competition today! Onto one of two white ball finals next week. Not forgetting the efforts from @teddyt7 who will be following next week 👍🏻🏏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @GlamCricket @CricketWales @nickwebb2017

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@sparkyoleary1

6 years

We have gone for the Pinball Fielding drill this morning. Two teams training under pressure @CardiffMCCU . #balance #direction #accuracy #fielding #cricket

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

1 year

Leg break and Googly with a scrambled seam = Difficult to pick in the air for batters. Batters look for.. Leg Break = Palm of the hand facing batter on release Googly = Back of hand facing batter on release #cricket #coaching #offspin #legspin #wristspin #coachdevelopment

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@sparkyoleary1

3 years

Absolutely wonderful! Many congratulations to all of the players and coaching staff at @GlamCricket Some wonderful journeys from all involved! The passion from TC @TomCullen186 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🏅

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@sparkyoleary1

4 years

Some keeping fun making use of resistance bands with @BrannyAllenn #coaching #fun #reaction #catching

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@sparkyoleary1

3 years

They don’t all go to plan 😂😂 #1stlockdown #coaching #coacheducation #cricket #catching #fun

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@sparkyoleary1

4 years

Lads had a quick go of the Total Reaction Screen after S+C today @CMetSandC 👐🏻

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@sparkyoleary1

6 years

Diversion catching drills with the use of the @Katchetman and @The_Sidearm now on the @ECB_cricket icoach cricket coaching app. @handeyecoaches #catching #reactions #cricket #coaching

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Last game of the season played yesterday for the wonderful Royal House Hold. Cricket was the Winner in 2019! Onto the winter programme.

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@sparkyoleary1

3 years

Just came across this practice. Fielding with @SamPearce97 ‘Around the clock’ using the @Katchetman . Try and hit the ramp with the delivery, if not it will not matter as the performer will still need to set in a balanced position! #coaching #cricket #fielding #reactions #fun

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

So proud of this young man @DanDouthwaite signing as a professional cricketer for @GlamCricket but most importantly Graduating at @cardiffmet with an @CardiffMetSM degree. 🏏🎓 #1stclasscricketers1stclassdegrees

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@sparkyoleary1

1 year

Wrist spin examples. Legger, Top spinner, Googly, Flipper and Slider. Don’t be afraid to use half coloured incredies or cricket balls. #spinbowling #wristspin #legspin #offspin #cricket #coaching #coachdevelopment

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@sparkyoleary1

6 years

Three different catches. The throws need to be on the money! #reactions #coaching #cricket #fielding @handeyecoaches

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@sparkyoleary1

3 years

174 for Scott O’Leary today! That’s 530 runs in 8 days and 4 games. Take a bow young man 👏🏻👏🏻 #familytweet

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Simple but effective keeping drill with @chrismatthews95 this morning. #catching #coaching #reaction #keeping

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@sparkyoleary1

2 years

Distraction keeping having some fun! Making use of the @Katchetman and using resistance bands. 🤲🏻🤹🏼‍♀️🏏 #fun #coaching #catching #wicketkeeping #reactions #coacheducation

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@sparkyoleary1

2 years

A few dropped catches here but a great reaction practice. You may want to start with a softer ball and ask the person holding the ramp to use a helmet. Have fun 👀👀🤹🏼‍♀️ #cricket #coaching #reactions #coacheducation #fielding #wicketkeeping

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@sparkyoleary1

3 years

Come and support us this Wednesday with our last game in Cardiff. It Would be great to see you all! @thehundred 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🔥

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

1 year

It was an absolute pleasure and was lovely to meet you and your family. How timings work, a random message to look at your son bowl when I just happened to be in Mumbai. #cricket #india #mumbai #legspin #spinbowling #coaching

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1 year

@sparkyoleary1 Dear Mark, thank you so much for your time today. A random tweet request for an online consult to help me in London to you spending quality time with my son (Hammad) today in Mumbai. Your prompt response and follow through on your promise really means a lot.

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@sparkyoleary1

2 years

Question I get asked often. Can spin bowlers bowl with an upright seam? Yes, they can. Below is a Leg break and Googly, the seam is scrambled making it hard for the batter to pick. This also applies for off spinners to help disguise the Carrom ball 👍🏻 #cricket #coaching #spin

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@sparkyoleary1

6 years

Fitting for Bob Miles to be the umpire for the Wales MCC at the @HomeOfCricket 29 years service to @CricketWales

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@sparkyoleary1

7 years

Over the Moon for @waltsmark and the @CardiffMCCU Crimson Caps for qualifying to play at Lords next Thursday. Huge thanks to all involved.

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Does not get much better for winter fielding practice for the Crimson Caps! @CMetSportTV @CardiffMCCU @MCCUnis @CMetSandC

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@sparkyoleary1

1 year

Around the 🌍 Top spinning Leg break = Drop, Turn and Bounce Top spinner (upright seam) = Drop and Bounce Top spinning Googly = Drop, Turn and Bounce Flipper (squeezed out the front) = Back spin (stay low) potential drift Big Googly = Side Spin

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3 years

Here we go! @thehundred 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🔥

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@sparkyoleary1

4 years

One of a few reaction drills to do at home! Any takers? #catching #coaching #reactions #rugby #cricket #sport

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@sparkyoleary1

6 years

An absolute honour and privilege to play at Windsor castle today for the Royal House Hold. Even better to play with my nephew Scott and put on a 100 run partnership. #76no #60no

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Mark O'Leary

@sparkyoleary1

7 years

Slip catching drill for R & L handers off the tables using the @The_Sidearm . 🏏👀👐🏻 #coaching #reaction #catchingskills #cricket

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@sparkyoleary1

4 years

I am dragging this out slightly 😬 Today I received a leaving gift from people I have been associated with at @cardiffmet which also included the pic. WOW! I am humbled! Thank you so much it means the world to me!

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@sparkyoleary1

2 years

Incredible Lady! Incredibly sad!

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@sparkyoleary1

7 years

These lads have been exemplary! @waltsmark you have been wonderful thank you for your 1st class work! #crimsoncaps

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@sparkyoleary1

3 years

Lock down 3 in Wales! This will be the order of play over the holidays! Sorry Gem I am sure you will learn 🦡😬

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@sparkyoleary1

6 years

Kind words 🙏🏻

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@sparkyoleary1

3 years

15 yrs today! Happy anniversary Gem! X #beltingsuit

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@sparkyoleary1

6 years

Delighted to be asked by @martynkiel from the @ECB_cricket to film numerous fielding practices and drills for #icoachcricket . @sharpfocus_tv #fieldingperformance #sharing #cricket #coacheducation 🏏

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@sparkyoleary1

5 years

Simple and fun catching reaction practice with @BrannyAllenn @Katchetman #practices #fielding #coaching #cricket #reactions

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@sparkyoleary1

6 years

This is wonderful! 2 Ex Crimson Caps @jackleach1991 @roryburns17 playing for @englandcricket in a test match in Sri Lanka and winning. Outstanding work both🏏