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Cricket skills

Cricket, batting

Lofted drive

Get to the pitch, then follow through high to clear the infield. Commit fully.

Level
Advanced
Type
Single action
Session
Timed, counts attempts
Camera
Front view
Start trainingUses your camera. Video stays on your device.

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Phone side-on to you, where point would stand, about 4 metres away at hip height. Shadow bat: no ball needed.

Your whole body, head to feet, needs to be in the picture. The coach will remind you if it can't see you.

Skill path

  1. Front-foot defenceEasier
  2. Straight driveEasier
  3. Cover driveEasier
  4. Lofted driveYou are here

How to do it

  1. 1Start in your stance and lift your bat high.
  2. 2Imagine a full ball and take a big step towards it.
  3. 3Bend your front knee and keep your head over it.
  4. 4Swing hard through the line of the ball.
  5. 5Commit and follow through high, hands finishing above your head.

What the coach watches for

  • Lift your bat

    Your backlift was low. Pick the bat up towards your back shoulder before you play.

  • Head over your front knee

    Your head was hanging back. Lead with your head so it's over your front knee.

  • Bend your front knee

    Your front leg stayed straight. Bend that knee and lean into the shot.

  • Bigger stride

    Your stride was short. Step right out to where the ball pitches.

  • Follow through high

    You checked your swing. Commit and follow all the way through, hands finishing high.