Cricket: Set up side

Head and eyes level, ideally above middle stump Feet parallel and foot length apart (this is a guideline, individuals may differ) Weight evenly distributed, with head slightly pushed forward Relaxed position, side-on Bat handle close to body, in line with and underneath shoulders

Head and eyes level, ideally above middle stump Feet parallel and foot length apart (this is a guideline, individuals may differ) Weight evenly distributed, with head slightly pushed forward Relaxed position, side-on Bat handle close to body, in line with and underneath shoulders

Head and eyes level, ideally above middle stump Feet parallel and foot length apart (this is a guideline, individuals may differ) Weight evenly distributed, with head slightly pushed forward Relaxed position, side-on Bat handle close to body, in line with and underneath shoulders

Played to a ball slightly wider of off stump, allowing batter to free arms Batter must be low in their position, with head pushed forwards towards the ball Extend arms upon impact. Batter must accelerate shoulders horizontally, and hit through the ball. Ball should look to be played infront of square, and if appropriate/safe to do can be hit aerially. Encourage batter not to try and hit ball too hard, as this will be root of most problems here.