Every now and again someone will challenge one of the central pillars of our coaching philosophy.

As you know, we feel that fitness is important to cricket. Others put less of an emphasis on it, which can lead to some interesting debates. Where is the truth?

In the death match between skill and fitness, who is the winner?

It's the long awaited return of Kevin to the show this week. David and Kev catch up with each others cricket news and this week's '5 Questions' interviewee is Ben Baruch.

The show also includes:

Nobody tries to throw the ball when they are bowling.

Yet for some, especially young bowlers who are trying to bowl fast, that is exactly what happens. Unlike most technical errors, throwing is illegal under the Laws of cricket and has an unfair stigma attached to it that can ruin a players bowling career. If you come across such a problem it needs to be nipped in the bud as soon as possible.

A batsman should prepare systematically for every ball he faces. Have a conscious batting routine that you go through before each ball to prepare mentally and physically. A batting routine is list of simple mental check points that are easily remembered and designed to have you focused and ready do your best at the crucial time - the release of the ball. For example, a good, simple routine is:1. Think about your place in the team's game plan.2. Check your grip.3. Check your stance.4. All concentration to watching the ball ...

The next collection of cricket basics are batting basics ...

48. Record your own additional basics of cricket …

47. When cleaning your cricket whites or creams don’t mix them in with coloured washing. Pinks are not such a good look.

This edition of Umpires Corner in association with the International Institute of Cricket Umpiring and Scoring covers some more tricky questions of the Laws.

The former Middlesex bowler Simon Hughes certainly thinks so. He uniquely explains the rise of Graeme Swann from bad boy to first choice England spinner. Swann doesn't get his wickets through vicious turn and bounce. He doesn't get them through a mysterious doosra or carom ball.

Cricket Basic 46: Never miss training: bat and bowl every day if you can.