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I am trying to improve my Leg side game and wondering if anyone has some tips and drill that i could do when improving the shots that are played on the leg side (Flick, On drive, Pull, hook, Straight drive, Slog sweep, sweep, Leg glance) and other leg side mistakes
Tyler James ToholkeCoach, Australia
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Cam HughesCoach, England
Hi Tyler, to improve your leg side game, here are some drills and tips you can incorporate into your practice:
- Leg Glance Drill: Focus on moving both feet back towards the stumps, keeping your leg stump covered, and bringing the bat through on a straight path to glance the ball away.
- Pull Shot Drill: Practice taking a deep step back into the crease, keeping your body aligned with the bowler, and swinging the bat horizontally to hit the ball at arm's length.
- Sweep Drill: Work on different types of sweeps like the orthodox, paddle, and slog sweep. Start from a kneeling position to focus on technique before progressing to a standing stance.
- On Drive Drill: Practice dipping your head and shoulder more than for other drives, and let the ball come through while maintaining a dominant top hand.
- Pull Shot Game: This involves playing aggressive, cross-body shots on the back foot, focusing on rolling your wrists at the point of contact.
These drills will help you refine your technique and improve your confidence when playing leg side shots.
