Batting Discussion

   Batting has really come on thanks to you guys so thanks, there is even a chance of me opening for school.
 Is it ok to walk down to seam bowlers? I get hit alot mainly on the thigh but when it is on the off side I usaully get good contact. Seeing as I am quite a weak batsman I think I it surprises the bowler and messes up their length. The main reason I charge seamers is because I can only play with a straight bat (I can't cut or pull) so it helps me score runs. So is it ok?

I also need help with legside shots like the leg glane, pull on drive thanks.

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revolutions Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Short Leg Joined: 23 February 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 58	Post Options Post Reply Quote revolutions Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Batting Discussion Posted: 11 April 2007 at 11:00am
	Batting has really come on thanks to you guys so thanks, there is even a chance of me opening for school. Is it ok to walk down to seam bowlers? I get hit alot mainly on the thigh but when it is on the off side I usaully get good contact. Seeing as I am quite a weak batsman I think I it surprises the bowler and messes up their length. The main reason I charge seamers is because I can only play with a straight bat (I can't cut or pull) so it helps me score runs. So is it ok? I also need help with legside shots like the leg glane, pull on drive thanks.

slogga4england Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Test Debutant Joined: 07 April 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 24	Post Options Post Reply Quote slogga4england Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 April 2007 at 8:40pm
	hi guys, I'm only 13 and i open at my age. The thing is at my age i get alot of loose leg-side balls, and i cant glance very well after the end of season break so any help from you guys will be greatly appreciated Cheers Richie
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revolutions Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Short Leg Joined: 23 February 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 58	Post Options Post Reply Quote revolutions Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 April 2007 at 9:06pm
	Are yo talkin gabout glancing of the back foot or the front? Anyway get our head inside the line of the ball and make sure you cant be out LBW, after hitting the ball flick the bat up to help add some power, Aim to hit behing square. Edited by revolutions - 14 April 2007 at 9:07pm

slogga4england Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Test Debutant Joined: 07 April 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 24	Post Options Post Reply Quote slogga4england Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 April 2007 at 9:48pm
	thanks revolutions, i would like advise on both feet relly.
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MP12 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Middle-Order Batsman Joined: 24 April 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 4221	Post Options Post Reply Quote MP12 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 April 2007 at 12:38am
	I've always been good at playing the leg glance so i'm not too sure if you can lose your form playing it. Make sure that the ball is drifting or pitched at leg stump so you don't try to drag it across your body. Also make sure your hands are loose enough so that your wrists can turn the bat and the ball deflects off.

Clobber Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 03 January 2006 Posts: 8838	Post Options Post Reply Quote Clobber Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 April 2007 at 1:32am
	It's a shot I can only play when I am in really good touch, so not being able to play it at the start of a season is not something I would fret over. Best tips I could offer for playing off your legs are to make sure you watch the ball all the way onto the bat, and don't try to hit it, just get the bat in the right place and let it deflect the ball - ball speed and timing will take care of the rest.

SEHWAG NO.1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Extra Cover Joined: 10 February 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 565	Post Options Post Reply Quote SEHWAG NO.1 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 April 2007 at 10:32pm
	the same thing happend to me at the beggining of the year, but ive bounced back and the play the shot well now, the key is watching the ball on to your bat, and rolling your wrists at the moment of impact. also, make sure your front leg doesnt get in the way, or make sure it allows you to play the shot correctly. lastly, if you are leaning toward the offside, this could affect the shot. play with a free mind. if you still cant get it, then all you must do is PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!