Train with a coach who watches every move

The foundation of every innings. Head over the ball, soft hands, bat close to the pad.

• · Head over the front knee
• · Soft, close hands
• · Stay still at the finish

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Play the ball back past the bowler with a straight bat and full face. The purest shot in cricket.

• · Head over the ball
• · Full face of the bat
• · Drive straight back past the bowler
• · Balanced follow-through

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The most delicate shot in batting. Use the pace of the ball and deflect it fine behind square with a gentle flick of the wrists.

• · Stride in line with the ball
• · Bat angles slightly to leg side
• · Wrists turn the face gently
• · Let the ball do the work

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The shot everyone loves. High backlift, big stride, head over the ball, full flowing finish.

• · Head over front knee
• · Arms extend through the line
• · Finish high and balanced

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A back-foot attacking shot to a short, wide ball. Transfer weight back and slash through square of the wicket.

• · Rock back onto the back foot
• · Get on top of the ball
• · Arms extend wide through the cut
• · Roll the wrists to keep it down

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Rock back, get inside the line, and roll your wrists through the short ball.

• · Weight back and across
• · Arms extend at chest height
• · Roll the wrists and finish high

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Get down low and sweep the ball from outside off to behind square on the leg side. The spin bowler's nightmare.

• · Big stride forward
• · Get down low on the front knee
• · Swing the bat horizontally
• · Head stays over the ball

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When the short ball is too close to attack, sway out of the way or play a controlled defensive shot under the eyes.

• · Watch the ball early
• · Sway back with weight on the back foot
• · Keep hands close to the body
• · Helmet and body out of the line

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Balance, rhythm and a high arm. Control first, turn second.

• · Smooth balanced gather
• · Front arm up, firm landing
• · Arm over the top, full follow-through

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Gather, plant, and deliver with a tall braced front leg and a high, straight bowling arm.

• · Tall braced front leg
• · High front arm, then pull it down
• · Chest over the front knee at release

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