Batting - Hitting from different / unbalanced positions

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Set up 5 batting tees with balls on top oposite a net, goal or partner. 

These cones can't be in line with each other this is because the aim of the drill is to hit the 5 balls off the tee quickly. 

It is important that the shot played is still as close to a technically correct strait drive as possible, as well as working on speed. 

COACHING POINTS

Batting Stance –

1. Feet – Your feet should be positioned so they face down the wicket. Your front foot should not be in front of your back foot (creating a closed stance).
2. Backswing – Your backswing should roughly be between the keeper and 2nd slip.
3. Head / Eye Position – Your head should be level meaning that your eyes are level and that you are balanced. If your head is falling over to the offside then your shots will not be played from a balanced position and you are more likely to miss time the ball

Front Foot Shots –

1. Front Foot Placement – Your front foot placement is very important and you should always try and get the front foot as close to the pitch of the ball as possible.
2. Head Position – Your head is one of the heaviest parts of the body it is important that your head is over the line of the ball and remains level.
3. Body Weight –
4. Hands – Your hands should come through the line of the ball strait to make sure that a good connection is made, if the bat comes through in a curved line then there is more chance of miss timing the ball or missing the ball completely
5. Bat – Try and make sure that the bat comes through as straight as possible and the face of the bat is facing the bowler at the point of contact, if your hand positioning is good then this should come very naturally.