Back and Across?

[mas cambios]

I'd have to agree with Micoach and say leave out a trigger movement for now. It'll just over complicate the issue.

The drill above is worth trying, the key here is not only in getting you to move your feet but to gain a better awareness of where the ball is pitching and where it is likely to go. Keeping the head still (and balanced) and eyes level, is the thing that is going to give you the best chance of this.

[the_socialite]

I'll give it a crack at training tomorrow, and report back about how it went

[mas cambios]

Don't afraid to slow it down at first, have someone feeding or throwing the ball if needs be.

[the_socialite]

Yeah I'll be on the ball machine, so I'll tell whoevers feeding to slow down at first

[mas cambios]

That'll be ideal. You're looking at technique, not the end result so don't worry too much about where the ball ends up, focus on where it pitches etc.

[grapedo]

Perhaps you are backing away mate ?

I used to have a similar problem until I developed a back and across movement.

I took gaurd at off stump and if the ball was out side off I would move backwards and push across before deciding to play or leave it helped alot especially with the out swing bowlers as I became a better judge of a leave and left most of the out swingers alone.

[the_socialite]

Nah, it isnt an issue of backing away. I had my first hit of the year on Saturday, in the 2nds and I made 10, but was judging the ball outside off well, so it wasn't such a failure

[grapedo]

Originally Posted by the_socialite

Nah, it isnt an issue of backing away. I had my first hit of the year on Saturday, in the 2nds and I made 10, but was judging the ball outside off well, so it wasn't such a failure

Good to hear.

[micoach]

Another common fault that cause a player to edge the ball is being too closed off with the feet or shoulders. Get someone to have a look to see if they line up right.