If you're in good shape, you'll be a better cricket player. Aim to get 150 minutes of moderate cardio, or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio, per week. You can do activities like running, jumping rope, bicycling, and swimming. In addition to getting aerobic exercise, you should also work out all of your major muscle groups twice per week or more. Increasing your muscle strength will help you be a good bowler. To stay healthy and fit, aim to eat a diet comprised of a variety of healthy foods. The majority of your diet should include lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, and complex carbohydrates. Limit your intake of processed foods, items containing saturated fats, and sugar. Be sure to stay hydrated as well. Aim to drink 15.5 cups (3.7L) of water each day if you are a male, or 11.5 cups (2.7L) of water per day if you are a female.

Summary: Increase your endurance with cardio exercises. Do weight training to increase your strength. Eat a healthy diet.

Hold your first two fingers up, and your last two fingers down. Your thumb, first finger, and middle finger should be straight, with your ring and little finger bent down. Your first finger, middle finger, and thumb should be curved around the ball. The side of the ball should rest on the bent side of your middle finger. Try to hold the ball softly. If you hold it tightly, your control will be damaged. When you go to release the ball, your arm will be straight, and your wrist should be fully bent at your side. You don't want to bend it too hard as you want to keep flexibility.

Summary: Grip the ball properly. Place your fingers across the seam. Cock your wrist.

If you're using a mouse, move the cursor to the upper-right corner. There are several "Get started" buttons on this screen. Click the one in the "Refresh your PC without affecting your files" section. You personal files will be saved. Apps installed from the Windows Store will be reinstalled. Apps downloaded or installed from disk will not be reinstalled. Depending on how Windows 8 was installed on your computer, you may be prompted to insert the installation disk. If you don't have an installation disk, you can create a recovery disk that will work as well. Your computer will reboot and begin refreshing. This may take several minutes. Your Windows Store apps will be reinstalled and your files will be where you left them. Any programs you installed from disk or downloaded from the internet will need to be reinstalled.

Summary: Swipe in from the right side of the screen. Click or tap Settings. Click or tap Change PC settings. Click or tap Update and recovery. Click or tap Recovery. Click or tap Get started for "Refresh." Review what will be saved and removed. Click or tap Next. Insert your Windows 8 installation disk if prompted. Click or tap Refresh. Wait for your computer to refresh. Sign in with your user account. Wait while Windows finishes setting up.

Your future pet will definitely require at least a small financial investment -- think about all the supplies and food your new pet will need. Then create a budget to show your mom how much you think it will cost to maintain the pet. Factor in things like a living space for the pet, food, toys, and trips to the vet. Write down the costs for each aspect of owning the pet so you can present the cost to your mom. For example, if you wanted to get a pet rabbit, you would need a cage, a water feeder, and a food bowl for the rabbit. You would also need rabbit food and a vet check for the rabbit. Your mom may be reluctant to let you have a small pet because she is unsure whether or not you can take care of it. Show her you can by putting together all of your research into a written plan. Write down a daily or weekly timeline for what caring for the pet will look like. Talk about how you plan to make time to care for the animal. For example, you may write out a care plan where you come home from school on weekdays and feed the pet at a set time. You may then note when you are going to play with the pet during the week. On the weekend, you may spend more time playing and caring for the pet, including weekly cleanings of the pet's cage. You can really show your commitment to getting a small pet by saving money to cover the cost of the pet. This will show your mom that you are serious about wanting a pet and are willing to be financially responsible for the pet. Save money for all the things you will have to buy for the pet like a cage, wood chips, or pet toys. If you are too young to get a job, think about ways you can help out around the house, or see if there is a neighbor who would be willing to let you mow their grass or clean up for a little extra money. It can help to let them know you are saving for a pet. While you're working to prove you can handle a pet, it's extra important that you stay on top of your homework and chores. Your mom is unlikely to be convinced that you can care for a pet if you fall behind on responsibilities before you even get one. Commit to getting all your responsibilities done at home on time. Make sure your mom sees how hard you are working to get your chores done as well as your school work.
Summary: Create a budget for the pet. Make a care plan for the pet. Save money for the pet. Stay on top of your responsibilities at home.