| There are hundreds of different batting tips in the | | | | is to watch the ball from bowlers hand in run up all |
| game of cricket which can all potentially improve your | | | | the way to the bat. By watching the ball in the |
| batting and run scoring ability. Here is a selection of | | | | bowler's hand you can see what the bowler may be |
| cricket batting tips that I've found useful to help | | | | trying to do with the ball. Try to identify which is the |
| improve your batting. | | | | shiny side or rough side, so you can determine which |
| -1st Batting Tip - Keep your eyes level, it's been | | | | way they may be trying to swing the ball. The same |
| shown that having your eyes level helps speed up | | | | applies with spinners; but also make sure you closely |
| your reaction time. It makes it easier for your brain | | | | watch the wrist movement to determine the type |
| to process the incoming information if your eyes are | | | | and direction of spin. |
| level when the ball is delivered. | | | | -5th Batting Tip - When batting against spinners, try |
| -2nd Batting Tip - Your first movement should be | | | | doing an initial 'forward press' by making an initial |
| from the shoulders towards the line of the ball. The | | | | half-step on to the front foot as the bowler bowls. |
| rest of your body will follow naturally and will help | | | | This will give you a good base to play from and help |
| ensure you get correctly inline with the ball. | | | | give you quicker feet. |
| -3rd Batting Tip - Play the delivery based on its | | | | -6th Batting Tip - It is essential to maintain a solid |
| length, if it's short; even if it's in line with the wickets | | | | base when batting and to be in a solid position when |
| it should be 'tonked away', Andy Flintoff style, to the | | | | you play the ball. If you watch, for example Brain |
| boundary. The same principle applies with full | | | | Lara play a cover drive, he has a solid base from |
| deliveries and half volleys. | | | | which he plays the stroke and he is perfectly |
| -4th Batting Tip - One of the most important things | | | | balanced. |