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Ian Bell - Stance v Seam New V...

It's common for batters to change their stance depending on whether they're facing a right handed or left handed bowler. Whilst there is not one method that suits everyone in cricket, in this video, Ian Bell talks through how he sets up.

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Grip and Stance Batting Mechan...

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Open Stance to Drive Position ...

Batsman stands with an exaggerated open stance.On contact with the ball the batsman is to get into position for the drive and step into where the shot should go. Alternate between the exaggerated, open stance and the batsmans normal stance.

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Cover drive Extras - Cricket D...

This is an attacking stroke, played to a full, wide of off stump delivery. Keep a relaxed, balanced stance, with your head and eyes level. Using your normal backswing, step forward; your leading foot should have a comfortable stride to the pitch of the ball. When playing the stroke the front shoulder dips, front knee bends. Your shoulders rotate vertically, bat moves in an arc (3 o'clock to 9 o'clock) and continues  through the line of the ball in the direction of shot (through the covers - on the on-side).

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Bowling Machine - Drive Progre...

Batter to hit one shot from set position followed by one shot from stance (slighlty open). Set position with kness and laces down the wicket and holiding the shape. From stance, stepping into the shot and finding that same position down the wicket and holding the shape.

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Cut shot Extras - Cricket Dril...

Played to a ball short of a length and wide of off stump. Ball is aimed square of the wicket. Relaxed, balanced stance, head still, eyes level. Back swing and step back towards off side. Base established, weight stays slightly forward. Shoulders rotate towards offside, horizontally. Bat accelerates, hitting from high to low. Ball contact is made level with head, allow for natural follow through.

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Alignment and Balance Front fo...

Set up 3 different coloured cones midway down the wicket going across. From a bobble feed. Hit the ball and hold the shape whilst taking steps in the line of the shot till the cones are met. Players to have 2 shots each before rotating. Once players have a feel for it, move on to the progression- calling the colour of the cone.

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Ian Bell - Taking Guard v Spin...

If a batter can set up correctly then they will give themselves the best possible chance to face the delivery that comes down at them. <br>But how should their guard change when facing the different types of spin?

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Backlift and Drive Front foot ...

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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Off drive Extras - Cricket Dri...

Attacking stroke, played to a full off stump line delivery Relaxed balanced stance, head and eyes level Backswing and step forward Front shoulder dips Base established, front knee bends Comfortable stride, with foot next to ball (on the outside of foot) Shoulders rotate vertically, bat accelerates on contact Bat swings through line of ball and follows through the direction of shot (mid off)

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Pick Up That Ball Front foot b...

Get batter to stand in their normal stance. Place a ball in front of them and ask them to pick it up. Player should automatically lead with their front foot and head to pick up the ball. This is the movement pattern to encourage. Can move the ball around and drill can be completed by the cricket at home.

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On drive Extras - Cricket Dril...

Attacking stroke, played to a full, delivery, usually a middle/middle and leg stump delivery Relaxed balanced stance, head and eyes level Backswing and step forward Front shoulder dips Base established, front knee bends Comfortable stride, with foot next to ball (on the outside of foot) Shoulders rotate vertically, bat accelerates on contact Bat swings through line of ball and follows through the direction of shot (mid on)

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Sweep Technique Front foot bat...

Step 1:Batsman starts down on 1 knee in the sweep position with a full backlift.Coach feeds an under arm single bounce throw.Batsman excutes the sweep shot.Step 2:Batsman starts in a half lunge position with the front foot stepping down the pitch.Coach feeds the same delivery.Batsman completes the lunge and executes the sweep shot.Step 3:Batsman starts in their normal stance.Coach feeds the same delivery.Batsman completes the full sweep shot.

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Ian Bell - The Grip New Videos...

Having the correct grip allows batters to feel comfortable whilst batting for long periods. <br>It also enables more control, power and better execution.

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Standing Up - Off Side Take Wi...

Divide the group into pairs. Player A throws ball wide off the off stump so the Wicket Keeper has to move across to the right to take the ball (in the correct stance). If players are capable, bowl from the coil position.

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Front Foot Defensive Extras - ...

The defensive stroke should be played to a ball of good line and length. Players stand in a relaxed and balanced stance, head and eyes level. Back swing and step forward to meet the ball. As they prepare to strike the ball the front shoulder dips and the front knee bends. Shoulders rotate vertically and the bat decelerates on contact. The back heel should be raised to help get above the ball and players' bottom hand should be relaxed to avoid over hitting the ball.

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Boxing for Batters Front foot ...

Mark out a boxing ring/ square with cones. Coach or someone trained in using pads to have a set of pads. Player to have a set of boxing gloves. Moving around the marked out ring/square with legs in your batting stance. Pads are to be shown and player with the gloves is to react and punch the pad. Opposite hand to pad shown. Coach to throw in some swings with the pads so that the players have to react and duck.

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Back-Foot Defence Techniques -...

Played to a ball short of a length, roughly stump high. Batsman should have a relaxed and balanced stance - head still, eyes level. Back swing and step back. Their front shoulder should then dip. With the base established, weight stays slightly forward. Shoulders rotate vertically, front leg drawn back, alongside the back foot. Bat decelerates, &lsquo;soft hands&rsquo; upon impact. Ball contact under eyes.

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Diving Practice Wicket - keepi...

Divide the main group into smaller groups of 4 and set up as shown. The ball is thrown to the wicket keepers (person in the middle) right or left for them to dive onto the mats. The two players behind the mats are back-up fielders.

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Standing Up - Leg Side Take Wi...

Divide the group into pairs. Player A throws ball wide of the leg stump so the wicketkeeper has to move across to the left to take the ball (in the correct stance). If players are capable, bowl from the coil position.

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Sweep Drill Batting Mechanics ...

This drill can be done in pairs/groups of three (minimum one batter and one feeder required), with six tennis balls per pair/group. Batter plays shot from one knee and progresses to ordinary stance when competent in the kneeling sweep position. The types of feed should be rapid fire feeds, where hands only move, and balls are fed quicker. Move onto the types of sweep below, hitting: Orthodox sweep Paddle sweep Slog sweep Reverse sweep Feeds need to be altered slightly here, quicker for the paddle, and wider and more looped for slog sweep.

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Back Foot Defence Batting Mech...

To play this defensive shot properly players will need to think about their whole body's position in order to avoid popping the ball up for an easy take.

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Long Barrier pair defending

Two players per team, stood about 4-5 metres apart between two cones (the goal). Both teams must try to protect their goals by stopping the opposition from throwing the ball through their goal. Using only underarm throws players must try and score in their opponent's goal. A goal is awarded every time their opponent either drops the ball or fails to prevent it passing between their cones.

Ground fielding and throwing

Moving Up to the Stumps

Divide into pairs and set up the activity as shown in the diagram. From a measured distance behind the stumps, the wicket keeper runs up to the wicket and catches 5 consecutive throws from a measured distance thrown by player 1. After each take, the wicket keeper returns to the starting point. When taken, the ball is dropped into a container. 5 attempts and then change roles.

Wicket - keeping

Short catching relay

1) rolls ball out a short distance. 2) runs in, underarm flicks to 1) who catches ball. 1) puts ball down, runs back and tags 3) then 2) rolls ball out. Repeat process until all have had a go.

Catching

Stance and Backlift

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Batting Mechanics

Survival Game

Organisation: Divide the group into groups of 8-10 and organise as shown in the diagram. Each batter bats until dismissed by being bowled, caught directly or after one bounce or by lbw. Batter may leave or play defensively. Any attacking stroke used results in immediate dismissal for safety reasons. Fielders must keep a safe distance from the bat.Equipment: 1 bat and 1 tennis ball per group. 1 set of stunps. Chalk markings

Conditioned games

The Straight Drive

Divide the group into groups of 4 and organise as shown in the diagram. Player (1) drives the ball off the tee at the target. If the distance is more than 11 metres players (2) and (3) attempt to stop the ball and return it to player (4) who replaces the tee and ball. Players rotate roles after 5 attempts. If the distance is less than 11 metres players (2) and (3) remain behind the batter and collect rebound from the wall. Equipment: 1 bat, tennis ball and tee per group. 2 marker cones and chalked lines.

Front foot batting

Warm up drills

Roll the ball along the ground to a team mate. You can run with the ball, but the ball must be rolled along the ground.Aim to hit the stumps (approach from any side of the square)in the opposition square, using an underarm flick. The square is made up of cones, distance 5-8 metres from the stumps.No fielders at any time are allowed inside the square. The ball is never out of bounds, as there are no boundaries.

Ground fielding and throwing

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Junior Elements: Developing Throwing and Catching

Encourage your players to push themselves and improve their hand eye coordination in this learning through play session!

Pre Season 5: Throwing accuracy under pressure

Fielding is quickly becoming an art in itself and players are being picked based on their fielding credentials. Develop your players throwing power and accuracy with an element of fitness in this intense session.

Working Your Wicket Keeper

The wicket keeper is always in the game - make sure they're up to the test with this keeping skills session!

Back to Basics - Batting Technique

Ensure your players know how to set up and bat correctly in this batting review session and think about their trigger movements!

Backing up in the field

No one enjoys an overthrow. Make sure your fielders are on their toes and alert to any wild shy?s at the stumps!
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How can I improve my cricket t...

How to i improve on working on my top hand while batting as i always put the ball in the air when driving.

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What is the yoker ball in cric...

What is the yoker ball in cricket

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The breakdown of the Batting Stance into phases (not?

The breakdown of the Batting Stance into phases (not coaching points) to enhance observation?

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Stance ?

Positing of observation towards the Stance?

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How to stop my U12s using their bottom hand and hitting the ball up?

Ask a question and have it answered by Coaches from around the world and Sportplan's team of Experts.

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How should I do to improve my batting drives?

HI I am Shashank . I have no coach .Please help me .How can I improve my drives?

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How can I play a good forward defence stroke?

how can i do forward defence

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How can I improve my batting and bowling stance?

I'm a good all rounder but I'm facing problems with my batting and bowling. First off, I don't have a good batting stance and technique. With my bowling, what should I bowl? I can bowl leg spin, off spin or fast.How can I improve both these areas?

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Please review my Stance and Grip

Here is a video link please comment my weakness. Thankshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YONR6XQmSo

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Playing in swinging deliveries

I have a problem while opening my legs to play an on drive or a delivery swinging in and coming into me. I can play the off side shots well but have a problem on the leg side for pacers. Any advice please?

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How to Play Good Length Delivery ?

Hi I am an left handed batsman and struggling with Good Length deliveries and got bowled couple of times ( hitting middle or off stump )I usually take a leg guard ( feet on the leg stump and bat on the middle stump )Any suggestions ?

Jatin Patel (JP) Coach, England

how to play full length balls ?

sir, I am a left handed batsmen I am always struggle to play full length balls could you please tell me a tips ?

Kamal Coach, India

BATTING from raw to finished product

What is batting progression? Need to know how to develop a batsman step by step. Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

G Soupramanien Coach, India

can you give me coaching points at least 4 points on each skill.

stancegripbackliftforward drive back foot drivehit to leg pull shotforward defensive shotdelivery

Tafara Coach, Zimbabwe

no power in shot

when I play a shot like cover drive etc I have no power in shot

THE GUIDER Coach, United Kingdom

Batting balance

Hello Sir! Anyone who is seeing my question plz answer me that how to stay balanced while playing shots whenever I play any shot my body falls in that direction to the shot kindly help me improve my body balance Thanks Sir! Ahmed AliRight hand batsmanRight arm off break bowler

Muhammad Ahmed Ali Coach, United Kingdom

drill to face pace bowler

drills to face pace bowler

Nk Gamerz Coach, United Kingdom

when you bat in cricket

how would you be able to make sure that however you are standing you will be able to still hit the ball when it is bowled to you

callum-john clarke Coach, England

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