1. The back foot should move back towards the stumps, but staying inside the line of the ball.
The weight should be on the ball of the back foot, but the head should remain forward.
2. Move the front foot towards the back leg, but remain side-on to the bowler.
3. Swing the bat down, keeping the front elbow in a high position and with the full face of the bat directed straight down the wicket.
The bat, angled slightly towards the ground, should make contact with the ball directly beneath the eyes.
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