A batsmen sets up in his regulation stance. A hurdle is set up just infront of the batsmen. The aim is to take a step over the hurdle and 'bounce back'. This can be done a shadow exercise or against a bowler/lifted feed by a coach.
Batting Coaching Points Back Foot Shots â Foot Placement â The initial movement for a back foot shot is your back foot goes âback and across (to the offside)â, this is good because it means that you can get on top of the ball and also it give you a little extra time to react if the bowler is quite fast. Head Position â It is very important when a ball is coming up towards your chest or head that you keep your eyes on the ball. To do this you need your head to be as level as possible. Specifically for defensive shots you want your head to be behind the line of the ball so you can see the ball onto the bat. Body Weight â Whenever playing a attacking stroke especially on the off side (back foot dives/cuts) you want your body weight to be going through the line of the ball Hands â Your hands no matter if it is a flat bat or vertical bat shot the hands and bat should come through strait and where possible high to low (flat bat shots).
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