Ep 27 - Former NZ Bowling Coach Shane Jurgensen Reveals How to Build a World-Class Pace Attack

World Renowned Bowling Coach Shane Jurgensen joins The Cerebral Cricketer Podcast to break down the real blueprint behind a world-class pace attack. Shane shares the practical cues he used with elite quicks, how to build speed without overthinking technique, and the hidden "durability rules" that keep fast bowlers on the park. He also breaks down the behind-the-scenes strategy work, the bowling group meetings, planning fields to "bowl to your strengths", and using decoy setups when bowling to elite batters like Steve Smith and Virat Kohli. Shane also unpacks the moments that defined that era, including the World Cup final heartbreak (the "15 for 4" moment that felt like the cup was finally theirs), and what tournament cricket teaches you about momentum, luck, and composure. We discuss: - The core idea Shane drills into bowlers: "something creates something", how run-up rhythm shapes action, and action shapes power and control - A simple external-focus hack to unlock extra pace, including the keeper-glove target and what it did for Kyle Jamieson's speed - The mindset cue Shane gives his bowlers: "stay calm, play savage", and why every ball is a fresh event - Why many fast bowlers break down, and the "30% rule" Shane used for Test prep (plus how he monitored workloads across NZ) - The strength standards behind elite pace, including the squat numbers NZ quicks were hitting, and the forces going through the body at landing - Prehab habits Shane rates (therabands, medicine ball work) and why they matter for both body and mind  Timestamps  00:00:00 Intro, building a world-class pace attack 00:04:22 Early influences, why wickets matter more than just economy 00:07:29 Coaching simplification, learning from Merv Hughes 00:13:28 Keeper-glove targeting, the drill that helped Kyle Jamieson find extra pace 00:25:50 Playing journey, emotional control, "stay calm, play savage" 00:31:31 Youth Test story, "7 for 4" and what it taught him 00:33:23 Pura Cup final, 11 wickets, long spells, what those days demanded 00:36:09 Workload and injuries, the "30% rule" for Test intensity 00:50:25 Niggles vs real injury, recovery and warning signs 00:52:18 NZ bowling coach (2008–2010), Bond, Martin, Vettori, video and run-up timing 00:56:23 The Vettori camp, run-up mechanics and timing (heel strike vs toes) 01:04:02 Bangladesh stint, adapting bowling plans to conditions and people 01:21:04 Building analysis for the 2019 World Cup, leadership under Kane Williamson 01:22:48 "Decoy fields" and strategy vs Virat Kohli 01:27:15 Semi-final atmosphere in Manchester, bowling partnerships and roles 01:29:15 World Cup final prep at Lord's, plans vs Roy and Bairstow 01:35:48 The "15 for 4" moment, what coaches feel in that chaos 01:42:59 World Test Championship final, nerves and pressure inside the camp 01:44:36 Facing a 16-year-old Steve Smith, plus Warner and Khawaja memories 01:50:05 "Heavy ball" explained, why some bowlers feel uniquely dangerous 01:52:19 The bowler who impressed him most, Matt Henry, training in high-intensity blocks 01:53:13 Why Tom Blundell deserved more white-ball chances 01:54:24 Wrap up, patience, process, and winning over time