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How do I play pull shot and in swing or out swing a ball?

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If the ball is short, step back and across, then swing toward the left side. Pick the line of the ball, which will allow you to move across enough to pull.

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How do I focus on a fast ball while batting?

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This takes practice.The more you practice focusing on the fast ball, the better you'll get. Stick with it!

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When I go to bat I have a lot of confidence, but I lose it after missing a few balls. What can I do?

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When you get low on confidence, take a quick single and get some more time to understand the balls, so that when you get on crease you can hit the ball properly. You could also take a water break and get relaxed again.

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How do I hit a helicopter shot?

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Having a strong wrist is important for hitting the helicopter shot. If you use a heavy bat, it could lead to injuries. Follow the swing through with your wrist.

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Before going to crease for batting, I am very confident and aggressive. However, when I go to crease, I get unrelaxed and unconfident and I only think to play more balls. What am I to do?

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Try to remove every fear from your mind and just think that you can do it. It can help a lot to increase confidence.

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How do I face spin?

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Keep your eyes on the ball and wait for the ball to turn or get to front foot (making it a full toss) and swing the bat with full force.

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How should I hit big if I am not very strong?

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Try hitting the ball with the middle of the bat -- this way you get much more power with less strength.

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How can I bat more aggressively if I am unable to see the ball very well because of my helmet?

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Adjust your grill. Ask your coach to practice with you until you are more comfortable with the reduced visibility from the helmet.

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How do you hit spinners?

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Using a full bat swing, with your eye on the ball, strike the ball hard and follow through with your swing.

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Is it easy to hit a fast bowler?

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Yes. Look at the ball when it is coming to you, and take a right shot to score runs, etc.

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How can I improve my bat speed to hit harder?

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Try using a heavier bat in practice. This will build your muscles and will make it easier to swing the bat that you normally use in games.

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How would I hit a step out shot?

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Just try to convert the pitched ball to a full toss and hit it to right area.

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What's the best way to hold the bat properly?

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Your left palm should fold below the right one, fingers aligned with the face of the bat, and have a strong grip.

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How do I hit a ball when it's coming from the side?

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Quickly move your body and hit the ball from that angle.

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Is strong muscle condition very important to be an aggressive batsman?

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Not necessarily. You should not be so aggressive. Balls respond well to a gentle touch.

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Why do I always miss the ball when I hit aggressively?

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Hitting aggressively shouldn't mean hitting the ball blindly, so make sure you aren't sacrificing accuracy for power.

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How do I improve my hand strength when batting?

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Try exercising with things like pull ups or rock climbing - these focus on and require finger strength. You could also buy some grips at a sporting goods store that will help improve your grip and finger strength.

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Is timing more important than strength?

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No, if your timing is wrong you will not be able to hit a shot no matter how strong you are.

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How do I play huge sixes when batting?

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Move your feet forward to transfer body weight into the shot, and try to hit with the middle of the bat. Maintain a strong grip and always keep your eyes on the ball.

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Is full toss better for a straight drive?

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When a full toss is bowled, most batsmen will jump on the opportunity of a bad ball and smash it. However, if your aim is to stay in, you'd be best not smashing it. A straight drive is best to play when a full ball is bowled.

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Can I play offside shots in spinners as well as fastballers?

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That depends on the ball line and length. The ball on the outside of the off stump is the best ball for playing offside shots.

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What stance should I take?

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which ever one is more comfortable to you. It is a matter of personal preference. There are many stances in cricket.

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How can I play swipe shot?

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Carefully watch the ball in the air and play it on its bounce or make it full toss.

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How can I play the midwicket flick?

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Play lightly and lose hand from grip and keep in mind that your bat should be streight so there is no chance of catch.

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How do I play grounded shots?

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Be carefull that your bat should be stright and practice on drives and play underarm ball more and more .

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How do I play stress free on the field?

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Relax, be confident and practice a lot. You will be able to rely on the skills you develop in your practices to play stress free.

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How can I go for powerful shots?

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Put all of your body's motion into hitting the ball. Don't just use your arms for the swing, use your hips to gain extra power.

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How can I play the ball which goes up on my stomach right after the bounce?

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Just extend your arms and pull the ball. You can even go for a back foot straight drive.

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How can I improve my vision enough to see the ball when it's coming towards me?

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Practice a lot. First take a leather ball and hold your bat facing upwards in your bottom hand and keep the top hand for support. Then, keep bouncing the ball on the bat repeatedly. After that you can go to play underarm, overarm and eventually medium pace or spin. Remember that Rome was not built in a day and it takes some time to develop your skills.

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How do I control my grip on my bat when batting aggressively?

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If you keep your top hand tight, you will eventually end up playing an aerial shot without much control. So, remember to keep your top hand tight and bottom hand slightly loose. Left handed batsmen: Right hand tight and left hand loose. Right handed batsmen: Left hand tight and right hand loose.

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