Stop chasing fake promises and train for real
I don't sell dreams or fast-track lies. If you want to train for real—no gimmicks, just hard, smart work—this is where you start.
There are no shortcuts to success. You have to learn the details of your field. The glamour you see has immense hard work and learning behind it. Before life teaches you the hard way, learn willingly.
Your screen time is the biggest formula for failure. You can't be 100% focused on your training if your mind is on your phone. This device is making you a mental slave and killing your dreams. Have the guts to check your screen time and be honest with yourself.
Greatness is built in practice, not just on the field. It demands consistency, hard work, and smart work, all in the right direction. You have to give 100% in every single practice session to have a shot at success.
Easy work is a "meetha zehar" or slow poison. Coaches who give you less work are just trying to manage more kids and make more money. You can't replace top players by bowling two overs. Hard work has no alternative.
Be a master of one trade, not a jack of all. I see fast bowling coaches giving nutrition and workout advice. Stick to your domain. Don't play with the lives of young athletes by pretending to be an expert in everything.
Invest your money wisely. If you have limited resources, buy good shoes first, then focus on good food, then basic supplements. Don't waste money on fancy accessories like massages and branded t-shirts when your foundation is weak.
To master any skill, you need quantity first. You can't become a great bowler by bowling just four overs a few times a month. The top players put in the reps to build their bowling muscles and mind. Don't be fooled by the comfort of doing less.
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Look, in this industry, everyone is selling dreams of turning an Alto into a Ferrari. Genetics matter, and a coach who promises you a 160 kph bowl without building your foundation is lying to your face. I am here to tell you the raw, unfiltered truth about training, because while others want your money, I want to see you actually perform.
The problem with modern cricket coaching is simple: it is built on marketing, not mechanics. You see academies promising overnight transformations, but they are just selling what I call a slow poison. When you prioritize easy work just to feel good, you are not building an athlete; you are building a casualty.
My approach at RV Sports Performance in GTB Nagar is different because it is honest.
- Genetics vs. Effort: I won’t lie about what you can achieve. We focus on maximizing your unique engine, not pretending everyone is the next superstar.
- Skills Over Speed: If you can’t handle the basics—the tappa, the line, the game awareness—no amount of hype will save you on the field.
- Mental Conditioning: I focus on the Meditate n Dominate routine. If your mind isn't as conditioned as your body, you will fold under pressure.
- No Copy-Paste Training: Instagram workouts are for influencers, not athletes. Every program is customized, focusing on functional power, injury prevention, and real-world agility.
Stop looking for shortcuts. Stop scrolling reels for secret fast bowling hacks. If you want to train for years, not weeks, and you are willing to hear the truth, stop chasing the hype. If not, the gate is open for you to go anywhere else.
Ravi Chhikara
I'm not here to be your friend or sell you a fantasy. I am here to make sure you don't waste your time or your parents' money on fake promises. If you are ready to put in the real work, I am ready to push you.
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