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What is batting progression? Need to know how to develop a batsman step by step.
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G SoupramanienCoach, India

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Matt MorrisonPlayer, England

Hi G,

The best place to start for any batsmen is grip, stance and backlift. Also the most frequently used shot when batting is the front foot defence/drive. Therefore the backlift and drive drill is a great to begin and develop a batsmans technique. Using a tennis ball bobble feed will get the batsmen used to hitting the ball whilst as a coach you can look to fine tune their technique. I hope this was helpful!

Matt

Backlift and Drive

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Batter to set up in stance, and receive bobble feed. Hit the ball driving onto front foot. Hold shape of follow through for 3 seconds.

Backlift and Drive

DESCRIPTION

Batter to set up in stance, and receive bobble feed. Hit the ball driving onto front foot. Hold shape of follow through for 3 seconds.

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