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Back foot batting shots are best used when the cricket ball is pitched on a shorter length (further away from the batter) or when the wicket has a lot of bounce.
The videos and drills below take your players through the range of defensive and attacking shots (strokes), whether it?s a drive, hook, pull or, if the ball is wide of the crease, a cut shot.
If right handed a back foot shot will be played off the batsman?s right foot with a step back toward their stumps. These shots are used to make the bowler pitch the ball at a fuller length and allow less riskier front foot shots to be played.
Pre-season is the best time to rebuild and refine batting technique without the pressure of match results. This article covers the fundamental batting positions that underpin consistent run-scoring, provides a progressive session framework from shadow batting to live bowling, and highlights the common pre-season mistakes that coaches should avoid.
Fielding placement in limited overs cricket is a tactical chess match that changes with every phase of the innings. This article breaks down how captains should set fields during the powerplay, middle overs, and death overs, and provides practical coaching sessions for developing game-aware fielders who anticipate rather than react.
With IPL 2026 starting this month, we break down the art of powerplay bowling - field placement, line and length, and how to turn the fielding restrictions to your advantage.
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