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Stance and Backlift in Cricket

Stance and Backlift in Cricket. The Batting Stance. This is the way in which the batsman positions himself as he prepares to face the incoming bowler. Batsmen Normally place their feet about 6 to 8 inches apart on either side of the popping crease. The Batting Stance.

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Stance and Backlift in Cricket

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  1. Stance and Backlift in Cricket

  2. The Batting Stance • This is the way in which the batsman positions himself as he prepares to face the incoming bowler. • Batsmen Normally place their feet about 6 to 8 inches apart on either side of the popping crease.

  3. The Batting Stance • Their weight distributed evenly for good balance and mobility. • The importance of the stance is: • A good stance gives you enough more time to see the line and length of the ball and play it right.

  4. The Batting Stance • The Stance is the ready position when the batsman is about to face the delivery or the ball. • It is also the base to play all your shots, so at all time the batsman must be comfortable an relaxed.

  5. Coaching Points for Batting Stance • Batters should be aligned to enable the bat to hit the ball with the full face naturally. • The batter will be able to swing down the line without having to make any adjustment with his body.

  6. Coaching Points for Batting Stance • Hands and arms should be kept close to the body at all times. • The batter should feel his thigh pad with his top hand before cocking his wrist.

  7. Coaching points for Batting Stance • Both feet must be parallel and comfortably placed apart with body weight evenly distributed. • The head must be still with eyes level and knees slightly bent.

  8. Coaching Points for Batting Stance • Feet should be approximately a foot apart either side or on the popping crease. • Batsman is side-on when bowler is about to deliver.

  9. The Batting Back-lift • The back-lift is the way in which the batsman who is facing the bowler raises his bat in readiness to hit the ball. • A good back-lift is the key to power and timing in your shots. • The back-lift is basically preparing for the stroke.

  10. The Batting Back-lift • Most batsman will raise their bat as the bowler approaches. • Taking the bat back and stepping to the ball sets the batsman up for playing the correct shot properly.

  11. Coaching Points for Batting Back-lift • The bat is taken back towards the stumps. • The face of the bat should be pointing towards point. • The front shoulder rolls down as the bat is lifted.

  12. Coaching Points for Batting Back-lift • Head is kept as still as possible. • Keep the hands close to the back hip, so that the toe of the bat is at shoulder height. • The batsman wrist should be cocked or break at the bottom hand.

  13. Coaching Points for Batting Back-lift • The bat is going back between the wicket keeper and first slip. • Ensure any movement forward or back is completed before the downswing of the bat begins.

  14. Hyperlink to the Cricket Video http://youtu.be/C5fKzg9bxts

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