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Fundamental Batting Certificate <<Previous Sheet : Next Sheet>> Coaching Sheet 4: The Backswing and Step Forwards and backwards Forwards: Most batsmen will raise their bat as the bowler approaches. If the ball is a good or full length or half volley on or just outside the off stump, then the batsman should step forward in preparation to play a straight drive or forward defensive (see picture below left) Taking the bat back and taking a comfortable step forwards to the ball sets the batsman up for playing the straight drive shot properly. The bat is taken back towards the stumps and at the top of the back lift the face should open towards second slip. The front shoulder should roll down as the bat is lifted, with the head kept as still as possible. The bat and arms should form the shape of a Figure “9”. Keep the bat handle close to the body, in line with and underneath the shoulders. Keep the hands close to the back hip, so that toe of the bat is above shoulder height. Make a comfortable stride forward with a smooth movement of the head towards the line of the ball. The front knee should be bent and the weight should be mainly on the front foot. Ensure any movement forward is completed before the downswing of the bat begins. Backwards: If the ball is short of a length, then the batsman should step back in preparation to play a backward defensive, back foot drive or pull shot (see picture above right). The same points apply to the bat, arms and shoulders as described for the forward step. The difference is that the batsman takes a step backwards with the back foot. The weight should remain slightly forward. <<Previous Sheet : Next Sheet>>
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