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JOIN NOWI uses much bottom hand how to avoid it.
I uses much bottom hand how to avoid it.
Cricket CoachCoach
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Cricket CoachCoach
I would say a good drill to use in this instance is to get someone to drop a ball in front of you and you drive one handed. With only your top hand on the bat . If you practice shots like this even in the nets or just with tennis balls then it will get stronger and you will be more comfortable using it. There is nothing wrong with using your bottom hand just make sure its in the right situations!
Matt
Neville YoungCoach, Australia
Fold you middle , ring and small fingers into a fist. You should now have your pointy finger and thumb free. Grip the bat handle with the pointy finger and thumb only. Now you cannot grip the bat handle too hard. Use this grip in practice to get used to how play shots without too much bottom hand. The top hand acts as the fulcrum point and the bottom hand is used to provide the effort to push the bat through into the ball.
Cricket CoachCoach
This is a common occurence amongst many players fro the following reasons;
1) Gripping the bat too hard with the bottom hand
2) Playing the ball too early
3) Not leaning into the ball enough, ie leaning back so the ball is hit in the air
Try the following drill to assist you%3A
Bobble feed drill
DESCRIPTION
Each batter gets 6 feeds. Drill is best done in nets where available (2 grounds per net in opposite directions). Can be done in pairs/ groups of three with 6 tennis balls per group. The feeder bobble feeds the ball towards the batter who aims to drive the ball through the target cones. Encourage players to wear at least batting gloves when doing this drill.
Bobble feed drill
DESCRIPTION
Each batter gets 6 feeds. Drill is best done in nets where available (2 grounds per net in opposite directions). Can be done in pairs/ groups of three with 6 tennis balls per group. The feeder bobble feeds the ball towards the batter who aims to drive the ball through the target cones. Encourage players to wear at least batting gloves when doing this drill.
