Amre's journey from player to coach
Derek Abraham of DNA talks to Pravin Amre about his coaching methods, how he has handled different batsmen in different ways, and his own career over the years
09-Nov-2014
Even though Pravin Amre played only 11 Test for India, he has been in the news for a couple of years now for coaching some top Indian batsmen. Derek Abraham of DNA talks to Amre about his coaching methods, how he has handled different batsmen in different ways, and his own career over the years.
Amre spent three years watching videos, studying bio-mechanics, reading and devising papers and presentations. "There are three aspects to a players' game: physical shape, mental shape and skills. Most players have two boxes ticked. A coach's job is to ensure a player gets everything right," Amre says.
When Amre decided to take up Project Uthappa, he changed "everything" from the batsman's stance and grip to back-lift and head position. And he also cautioned his ward that, initially, his performances would suffer. "Are you ready to go down and then up," Amre told Uthappa. He was referring to the career graph that would witness a dip after so many fundamental changes. "Sir, I have tried everything. This is it. Now, I want you to take me to the next level," Uthappa conceded.