The back foot drive is an elegant attacking shot and it can cover any short ball pitched on middle to off stump. The player uses power and timing to push their hands through the delivery and send the ball between cover and mid off
Move your back foot to the stumps but keep in line with the ball Shift your weight to the ball of your back foot Keep your head forward Swing the bat down while keeping your front elbow high Meet the ball at the top of the bounce with soft hands
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