Improve your batting skills; read full article.
We always make mistake in our techniques while playing cricket. While playing Cricket in our local streets and grounds, we get out very early but this article will help you stay longer at the crease.
How to hold the bat :
First things first, we generally make a blunder in the beginning itself. Many people don't know how to hold the bat. If you look Virat Kohli and other professionals you will understand what I am saying. There should be a 'V' shape made between the thumb and the Index finger. Next important thing is to loosened your grip, don't hold the bat with aggression and strength. Loosening the grip will help your wrist move freely and smoothly so that it will become east to play shots.
How to play shots perfectly :
Now you know how to hold the bat now learn how to be expert in playing shots. First of all, you should be able to judge the line of the ball at the earliest. Judging the line of the ball will give you more time to play the shot. Be clear where to hit the ball, confusion of this type will get you OUT and always keep head still and body in a proper posture. See this image below :
In this image you will see a proper posture and head on top of the ball. Just like this, you keep your head still and a proper body posture. By posture, we meant to keep the body weight balanced. Always shift the head to the direction of the ball where it is to be hit. Move your front foot towards the ball and remember to keep an eye on the ball till the last moment.
How to hit long Sixes:
To hit long sixes, you should follow the above mentioned techniques and rules. Along this that, you should practice to increase your bat speed. Your bat speed will carry ball to the boundary. Remember to don't forget timing in pursuit of bat speed.
Don't preplan your shots, let the proper length and line come and then hit a six with perfect balance and weight transfer.
That's all, now go and shock everyone with your batting skills.
Very effective tricks
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