“The way the boys are playing now... it’s a process. It won’t happen in one or two weeks. You may start to notice some differences, but it’s a process you need to understand and trust,” Wood said during the ongoing Sylhet camp.
Explaining the technical aspect, he noted: “Players with smaller builds often rely on rhythm, timing and movement. When those things click, the velocity increases. That’s an important factor. They are being taught how to generate power through the coordination of body and hands.”
With many doubting whether batters like Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, or Litton Das can excel at power-hitting, Wood advised against such outside criticism. He warned that constant negative remarks could eventually influence the players’ own self-belief.
“This matter depends entirely on mindset,” Wood stressed.
“We are taking care of it, discussing it, and working on it. Like I said before, it’s a process. When people outside the group keep saying they can’t do it, it doesn’t help them. If you keep telling someone they can’t, eventually they start believing it. My job is to give them the tools, build that mindset, and make them feel they can do it. Believe me, they can. Once you believe in yourself, that belief will reflect in performance. That’s a very big thing.”
