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Cricket: Cutting & Pulling With Power

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For the pull shot, coach stands with the bag directly in front of the batsman.
Coach applies pressure to the bag, against the hitting direction.
Batsman plays a pull shot, striking the bag and holding the pose.
For the cut shot, coach stands with the bag at the side of the batsman.
Coach applies pressure to the bag, against the hitting direction.
Batsman plays a cut shot, striking the bag and holding the pose.

COACHING POINTS

Encourages confidence of hitting the ball with power with the correct technique.
A fun drill which will groove the technique of these shots.

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Back Foot Defence:

To play this defensive shot properly players will need to think about their whole body's position in order to avoid popping the ball up for an easy take.

Batting Mechanics

Back-Foot Defence:

Played to a ball short of a length, roughly stump high.

Batsman should have a relaxed and balanced stance - head still, eyes level.

Back swing and step back. Their front shoulder should then dip.

With the base established, weight stays slightly forward. Shoulders rotate vertically, front leg drawn back, alongside the back foot.

Bat decelerates, ‘soft hands’ upon impact. Ball contact under eyes.

Techniques

Back foot Drive:

Batting Mechanics

Drive & Pull Quick Hands:

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Coach or partner feeds the ball.
They will feed the batsman a total of 4 balls and alternate between a low full toss and a waist height full toss.
The batsman will drive the low full toss and pull the waist height feed.
After every shot, the batsman should advance down the wicket towards the feeder, ready for the next delivery.

Front foot batting

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