Cricket: The Cut shot

Description

Throw a short pitched delivery from (a) kneeling or (b) standing up - depending on the height and age of the batsmen. Throw the ball with pace outside off stump between waist and chest height.

In a small sports hall:
The shot is hit into a wall and fielders can stop the rebound.

Coaching points

Important - no fielders within the target area. Batsman stands at least 5 metres from the wall.Outside or in a large sports hall.Fielders stand within the target area. At least 15 metres from the batsman.