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Back Foot Defence

To play this defensive shot properly players will need to think about their whole body's position in order to avoid popping the ball up for an easy take.

Back foot batting

Back Foot Defence Batting Mech...

To play this defensive shot properly players will need to think about their whole body's position in order to avoid popping the ball up for an easy take.

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Forward Defence Conditioned ga...

Each batter gets 6 balls each and then rotates. The thrower delivers the ball on one knee making the ball bounce once to the knee height of the batter. If the ball is wide or the ball is left then another ball is bowled. The aim is for the batsmen to defend the ball and aim to hit the ball through the cones. For safety reasons no attacking shots are permitted.

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Ian Bell - Back Foot Defense N...

Similar to the forward defense, this shot is played when the batter feels a good ball has been bowled and no runs can be scored from it.A good defense is needed for batters to bat for long periods and to score runs.

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Ian Bell - Cut Shot New Videos...

Batters need to capitalise when bowlers miss their length and bowl it wide. There are a number of different cut shots which can be hit in different areas. In this drill Ian Bell talks through how to get into the correct position with some key points you can use.

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Front Foot Defensive Extras - ...

The defensive stroke should be played to a ball of good line and length. Players stand in a relaxed and balanced stance, head and eyes level. Back swing and step forward to meet the ball. As they prepare to strike the ball the front shoulder dips and the front knee bends. Shoulders rotate vertically and the bat decelerates on contact. The back heel should be raised to help get above the ball and players' bottom hand should be relaxed to avoid over hitting the ball.

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Pull Shot Batting Mechanics - ...

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Group coaching for the back fo...

<BR>Setup the practice as shown.Each player has 8-10 balls, then all rotate clockwise.In the first round of 8-10 players must play every other shot with the top hand only. Make the last round competitive: try to survive all 8-10 balls without getting out.If you are out, change round. On the practice round, players get another ball if one goes wide. On the competitive round, have 8-10 balls whether players leave the ball or play and miss.If a player deliberately plays an attacking shot he loses that round of 8-10 balls. (Be strict on this point).

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Group coaching for the front f...

(see c50016 &amp; c50016b for more info)<br />Rules of the practice<br /><br />1. Each player has 8-10 feeds, then all rotate clockwise.<br />2. Give groups 2-3 coaching points to work on.<br />3. Have about 3-4 rounds each (depending on time limit).<br />4. For the first round of 8-10 play every other shot with the top hand only (to show the importance of the top hand).<br />5. Make the last round competitive: try to survive all 8-10 feeds without getting out. If you're out, change round.<br />6. On the practice round, players get another feed if one goes wide. On the competitive round, have 8-10 feeds whether players leave the ball or play and miss.<br />7. If a player deliberately plays an attacking shot he loses that round of 8-10 feeds. (Be strict on this point - safety.)<br /><br />Don't set up groups too close to one another - think safety! Coach positions himself where he can monitor all groups safely.

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Ian Bell - Pull Shot New Video...

The pull shot is a counter attacking shot to a fast delivery generally pitched half way down the wicket. Often played incorrectly but if executed well can score your players a lot of runs and force bowlers to pitch the ball up which will be easier to face.

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Ian Bell - The Ramp Shot Batti...

This is a shot which has come into the game as a result of T20 cricket. It's one of the more fashionable shots to play, with every young player wanting to play it, however it remains one of the hardest to execute. In this drill, Ian Bell will simplify the shot so your players can start to use it.

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Leave the ball and Playing in ...

RULES OF THE GAME You must play a straight-batted shot, otherwise you are out. If you hit the ball in the V or leave it, it counts as a run. If you hit it outside the markers, you are out. Practice 1. First, give each batsman a set number of deliveries (e.g. 15 or 25). 2. If the batsman is out, score -2.

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Front foot defence - leaving t...

The coach throws on one knee with a football style throw in, which the batsmen have to defend by hitting back through the cones, with 6 balls each.

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Back-Foot Defence Techniques -...

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, &lsquo;soft hands&rsquo; upon impact. Ball contact under eyes.

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Cricket: Group coaching for th...

(see c50024a &amp; c50024b for more info)<br />Set up for the practice<br />Think enjoyment minimises boredom and encourages repetition (repetition -&gt; development)<br /><br />1. Set up practice as shown in diagram.<br />2. Markers on the floor for fielders to stand on, should be 3 metres from the batsman. Be strict on this point - safety.<br />3. Mark out the target area for feeder to aim at for the back foot defence.<br />4. Ideal number for each group is 4-5 players -maximun activity<br />5. Feeder kneels 7-10 paces from the batsman.<br />6. Feeder says \&quot;Bat Up!\&quot;, then feeds a dart feed, standing up, throwing from head height downwards. The ball should be aimned to bounce once and between the batsman's waist and chest height.<br />7. Each group has 3 balls.<br />8. Ideal duration of practice: 20-30 mins.

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Cricket: Group coaching for th...

(see c50024 &amp; c50024a for more info)<br />Coaching points (in order of importance)<br /><br />For younger players, introduce one point at a time.<br />1. High backlift over off stump with dominant top hand. (Bottom hand fingers and thumb grip.)<br />2. Step back and across the crease, getting head and body into line with the ball (eyes level).<br />3. Weight on back foot, whcih lands parallel to crease (head left forward of the body).<br />4. With dominant top hand and diamond shape formed with arms, Push bat towards the ball. (Forearms passing close to body.)<br />5. Strike ball forward of body, directly below eye level.<br />6. Keep leading elbow high, close to head.<br />7. Bottom hand fingers and thumb grip.<br />8. Top hand dominates throughout the shot.<br />9. Look through the handle of the bat on completion of the shot. (Head directly above hands, and in line with back foot.)<br /><br />Play the ball with soft hands, so it rolls back up the wicket.<br /><br /><br />Aims of the practice<br /> To protect the wickets and leave the wide balls; also to defend the ball straight back up the wicket (between the two parallel lines shown in the diagram). This is the furthest point away from the fielders. If you feel you are going to play the ball outside this line on the off side, leave it alone as it is too wide to play at.

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Back foot defence Conditioned ...

<br />Organisation: Organise the group as shown. Batsman plays the ball defensively only when it is going to hit the stumps.<br />1 point is given for every successful call of leave.<br />5 points are deducted if ball hits the stumps.<br />2 points are deducted if batsman plays the ball so softly that it does not roll beyond the line drawn 4 metres from the wicket.<br />Groups rotate after 5 attempts each. Winner is the one with the most points.<br />Safety: No attacking shots. Aim to defend the ball back between the cones and if you leave the ball you can have another ball.<br />N.B. An overarm throw will be necessary for this practice.<br /><br />Equipment: 1 bat and 1 tennis ball per group. 1 set of stumps. Chalk markings / Cones

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Back foot defence: Playing in ...

Set up in groups as shown: one batsman, one wicket keeper, one feeder and one or two fielders. Mark out the V area with chalk or cones, approximately 4-5 metres wide. The batsmen has to try and hit the ball between the cones to score runs, if they do they get one run, if not, they lose two runs.

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Video Analysis - Batting Batti...

Video Analysis - Batting (forward defensive).

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Throw Catch and Step Catching ...

Players work in pairs with 1 ball. They start very close together and with every successful throw and catch the thrower can take a step back increasing the distance between the players.

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Ian Bell - Defending Against S...

Defending against spin has changed a lot over the past few years. This is particularly notable at the top end of the game where DRS has been introduced. Umpires generally give out more LBWs when bat and pad are next to each other.

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The Back Foot Defence | Cricke...

We focus on the back foot defence - A shot which will help keep your players from popping up easy catches for the opposition!
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