Commiting too early

Holmesy · 21 Dec 2008, 03:36

Hi guys i was just wondering if you have any tips helping to properly pick up the line and length of the ball and not commiting too early.

I constantly find myself playing too early, usually getting on the front foot, If its a short pitched ball i find myself stranded and in trouble.

**mas cambios** · 21 Dec 2008, 18:15

Practice really. The more you bat, the easier it will get to pick up the line and length.

**mas cambios** · 22 Dec 2008, 19:41

To add to the above.

The more you practice the easier it will become to pick up the ball, especially where it is going to pitch. This is a key skill and will serve you well.

You need to be watching the ball from the bowlers hand and try to block out all other distractions (which can be easier said than done), as you pick it up the aim is to be relying on instinct - it is argued that the truly elite players know where the ball is going to land before the bowler bowls it.

Holmesy · 23 Dec 2008, 02:26

Ok thanks for that.

**mas cambios** · 23 Dec 2008, 04:56

You can try having throwdowns with different coloured balls - so that red would be full, green short and blue good length. This can help to switch your brain on so to speak.

Stumped · 25 Dec 2008, 14:50

as long as the person throwing down throws them the correct length !!! lol

but definitely will help!

**mas cambios** · 25 Dec 2008, 17:01

Fair point and well made. It would probably help to cone or chalk out the rough areas to further enhance the drill. Practice one length at a time and then begin to vary them.