Defence
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Jelly Beanz
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Re: Defence
Use the same backlift because it's not a pre-meditated shot, or at least it shouldn't be.
If in doubt, go forward, worst that can happen is you get hit.
I read a 'tip from the pros' in a magazine about this kind of thing. Basically it said that you should try and keep your right elbow (if you're right handed) as close to your body as you can both during the backlift and during the shot. This keeps you posture tighter and closes the gap between bat and pad. I found it helpful anyways, so hopefully you do too.
Use the same backlift because it's not a pre-meditated shot, or at least it shouldn't be.
If in doubt, go forward, worst that can happen is you get hit.
I read a 'tip from the pros' in a magazine about this kind of thing. Basically it said that you should try and keep your right elbow (if you're right handed) as close to your body as you can both during the backlift and during the shot. This keeps you posture tighter and closes the gap between bat and pad. I found it helpful anyways, so hopefully you do too.
mas cambios
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Re: Defence
You should be getting your foot to the pitch of the ball, with the bat next to the pad, like so:
The reason for the bat being next to the pad is in order to prevent there being a gap that the ball can get through. It also gives you a wider barrier with which to protect the stumps. Keep points:
As for the backlift then the following points:
You should be getting your foot to the pitch of the ball, with the bat next to the pad, like so:
The reason for the bat being next to the pad is in order to prevent there being a gap that the ball can get through. It also gives you a wider barrier with which to protect the stumps. Keep points:
- Keep eyes on the ball all the way
- Slight bend in front leg, comfortable stride out to the ball
- Relaxed bottom hand
- Head over bat
- Back heel slightly raised
As for the backlift then the following points:
Keep hands close into the body, not pushed out towards point or tucked towards fine leg
- Try to keeps hands and bat straight, as this should bring the blade down straight
- Keep head and bat over middle stump - this will put you in a great position to play any shot
mas cambios
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Re: Defence
I think he misjudged the length!
It was the best image I could find at that time but I think it gets the message across. The key thing is to form the barrier with bat and pad.
Stumped said:
I think he misjudged the length!
It was the best image I could find at that time but I think it gets the message across. The key thing is to form the barrier with bat and pad.
swghayward79
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Re: Defence
would there be any advantage in having you bat further out pst your pad?
would there be any advantage in having you bat further out pst your pad?
king_of_slaves
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Re: Defence
Avoids the close pad first LBW situation... I have my bat a couple of centimeters infront of the bat while playing the forward defensive shot. I also kind of take a huge step forward kinda like Misbah-ul-Haq, but don't try that directly in a match, I've seen a few youngsters from the under 13s team trying to copy their coach's forward defensive directly in a match and losing their balance. :laugh:
Avoids the close pad first LBW situation... I have my bat a couple of centimeters infront of the bat while playing the forward defensive shot. I also kind of take a huge step forward kinda like Misbah-ul-Haq, but don't try that directly in a match, I've seen a few youngsters from the under 13s team trying to copy their coach's forward defensive directly in a match and losing their balance. :laugh:
king_of_slaves
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Re: Defence
To me, it's the best way to counter spin bowling.
To me, it's the best way to counter spin bowling.
mas cambios
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Re: Defence
I can do but it will be a bit later as I'm just off to walk the dog!
I can do but it will be a bit later as I'm just off to walk the dog!
mas cambios
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Re: Defence
The back foot defence is played to a short ball or one which you would not go forward to.
The first movement is to bring your back foot across towards the off stump, with the front following. Keep the weight on the back foot as this will allow you make corrections if needed.
Stay side on, with a high front elbow, keeping the bottom hand loose on the bat (helps to deaden the ball).
The first picture is from a side on position, the second from a front on view.
The back foot defence is played to a short ball or one which you would not go forward to.
The first movement is to bring your back foot across towards the off stump, with the front following. Keep the weight on the back foot as this will allow you make corrections if needed.
Stay side on, with a high front elbow, keeping the bottom hand loose on the bat (helps to deaden the ball).
The first picture is from a side on position, the second from a front on view.
jimmy33
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Re: Defence
Heres when to play the stroke. Naturally this is just a guide. And this wqas posted by AUSSIE_BOY, in a thread called 'might help..'
For a word description, if the ball is just short of a good length on the stumps is when you should play the backward defence. The most important thing is to get your head in line with the ball. This way you will see if the ball bounces more or moves in the air easily, allowing you to adjust your stroke
Heres when to play the stroke. Naturally this is just a guide. And this wqas posted by AUSSIE_BOY, in a thread called 'might help..'
For a word description, if the ball is just short of a good length on the stumps is when you should play the backward defence. The most important thing is to get your head in line with the ball. This way you will see if the ball bounces more or moves in the air easily, allowing you to adjust your stroke
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