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Cricket: Rotating Triangle Lunge

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Take a step forward (lunge) with your knee with rear leg stretched behind (knee off the floor).
Put opposite hand of bent leg down on the inside of the front foot.
Other hand is to reach high and rotate the trunk and look up at your hand.
Bring arm back down and step back.
Repeat on both sides.

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Place one foot forward while pressing your heel into the ground and toes towards your shin.
Keep your back straight as you hinge forward from the hips (hips may sink down).
Place your hands on the thigh above the knee for support.
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