Lyndon James extolled the benefits of playing in match conditions after a front-foot first day against Loughborough UCCE at Trent Bridge.
The top-order batter was one of four half-centurions as Notts amassed 370-7d, and he spoke of the importance of spending time at the middle, and on feet, as the new season nears.
The 24-year-old also broke down his patient yes positive approach at the crease, with his second fifty of the year coming off just 57 balls.