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Cricket: Ian Bell - Cut Shot

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Batters need to capitalise when bowlers miss their length and bowl it wide. There are a number of different cut shots which can be hit in different areas. In this drill Ian Bell talks through how to get into the correct position with some key points you can use.

COACHING POINTS

Get your back foot into the channel and outside off stump
Have a square bat
From the correct position you can decide whether to hit it behind square or take it early to hit it in front of square

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Ian Bell - Cover Drive:

Ian Bell was famous for having the best cover drive in world cricket.

Batters should always be looking to score runs. When a bowler delivers a half-volley, it should be scored off and the best way of doing this is by playing the cover-drive.

Watch this drill to see how you can coach your players to drive like Bell!

Techniques

Ian Bell - Back Foot Defense:

Similar to the forward defense, this shot is played when the batter feels a good ball has been bowled and no runs can be scored from it.

A good defense is needed for batters to bat for long periods and to score runs.

Techniques

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

Ian Bell - Pull Shot:

The pull shot is a counter attacking shot to a fast delivery generally pitched half way down the wicket.

Often played incorrectly but if executed well can score your players a lot of runs and force bowlers to pitch the ball up which will be easier to face.

Techniques

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