[header] How to be a good batsman [title] Stand sideways to the bowler with your feet a shoulder-width apart. [step] Stand sideways in front of the wickets with your knees slightly bent and your head turned towards the bowler. Bend at your hips but keep your back straight.
[header] How to be a good batsman [title] Stand sideways to the bowler with your feet a shoulder-width apart. [step] Stand sideways in front of the wickets with your knees slightly bent and your head turned towards the bowler. Bend at your hips but keep your back straight.
Raise your arms into fists or cross your legs so that they are parallel to the ground. [substeps] Sometimes this technique is used for raking groundwork. There should be a gap between you and the bowler, so set your feet about hip-width apart. [substeps] Make sure the wickets line up snugly around the balls of your feet. Stay in the starting position until the bowler sends the ball towards your other wicket/thigh. [substeps] Make sure the ball hasn't passed all the way to your main spot-your wicket. Your non-dominant elbow should be pointing in the direction of the bowler as you hold the bat. [substeps] Don't let your shoulders drop.