Steffan Jones Photo © CricInfo

Fast bowler Steffan Jones has set himself the target of bowling at 90mph this season.

To help him achieve this target Steffan, who joined the county in 1997, has built a home gymnasium in his garage .

"I've always wanted a gym of my own, so I saved up some money and kitted it out. I've painted the garage and put a carpet on the floor. I've bought some free standing weights, and other equipment to help me do some power work."

During the winter Steffan has spent at least two hours a day , six days a week in his home gym, and feels he is well on the way to achieving his target.

"I'm not there yet, but since I joined the club I reckon that I've increased my speed by six or seven miles per hour."

Steffan has been helped this year by Richard Johnson who joined from Middlesex during the winter. "As an opening attack they have worked together well and forged a good relationship, which has been a great benefit to Steffan," said Somerset coach Kevin Shine.

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