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Cricket: Back foot drive

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DESCRIPTION

Played to a ball short of a length, roughly stump high.

COACHING POINTS

Relaxed, balanced stance, head still, eyes level.

Back swing and step back
Front Shoulder Dips
Base established, weight stays slightly forward
Shoulders rotate vertically, front leg drawn back
Bat accelerates, follows through straight Ball contact under eyes

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Back-Foot Defence:

Played to a ball short of a length, roughly stump high.

Batsman should have a relaxed and balanced stance - head still, eyes level.

Back swing and step back. Their front shoulder should then dip.

With the base established, weight stays slightly forward. Shoulders rotate vertically, front leg drawn back, alongside the back foot.

Bat decelerates, ‘soft hands’ upon impact. Ball contact under eyes.

Techniques

Away Swing Bowlers - Grip (Right arm):

A Right-armed bowler bowling outswing will move the ball away from a right-handed batsman. The 1st and 2nd fingers are placed on the top of the ball and spread either side of the seam. The side of the thumb is placed on the underneath of the ball directly on the seam. To make the ball swing, ensure that the seam remains vertical and angled away from the batsman.

Techniques

Back Foot Defence:

To play this defensive shot properly players will need to think about their whole body's position in order to avoid popping the ball up for an easy take.

Batting Mechanics