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Cricket: Ian Bell - Taking Guard v Spin

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If a batter can set up correctly then they will give themselves the best possible chance to face the delivery that comes down at them.

But how should their guard change when facing the different types of spin?

COACHING POINTS

Two different guards depending if the ball is spinning in or away to the batter
Slightly wider stance
To the ball spinning back in, get across to off stump as the pad gives an extra form of defence
Play with the spin
For the ball turning away, know where your off stump is and play with the spin

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Ian Bell - Stance v Seam:

It's common for batters to change their stance depending on whether they're facing a right handed or left handed bowler. Whilst there is not one method that suits everyone in cricket, in this video, Ian Bell talks through how he sets up.

Techniques

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

Use of feet To Defend:

Looking to defend ball after using feet coming down the wicket

Quick feet from the batter are essential when getting to the ball.

When advancing down the wicket, batter must aim to keep head as still as possible, and eyes level.

Batter needs to be in a still position by the time they make contact, and well balanced.

Encourage player to loosen bottom hand upon impact, and maintain their weight into the shot by leaning forward not back. Bat coming through straight s key, with soft hands, with player looking to drop the ball at their feet, making impact underneath their eyes.

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