http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Cricket Forum | Cricket Discussion Forum | Cricket : Coaching : Balance Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:54:50 +0000 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.71 360 www.cricketworld.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4674 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_images/logo.png http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/ http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4674&PID=187847#187847 Author: micoach
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Posted: 06 November 2008 at 12:00pm

Most of balance comes from head position. It's right at the top and very heavy!

Where the head goes the body will follow, so if your head is right it's usually the case that your balance is right too.

You can actually train for balance and coordination with simple exercises like in-line lunges and single leg squats (sometimes called pistols).
]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:06 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4674&PID=187847#187847 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4674&PID=187751#187751 Author: bladescape
Subject: 4674
Posted: 02 November 2008 at 8:59am

When flicking off the pad I find it easier to balance when putting my wait on the back foot.

Hope that helps.:)]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:59:28 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4674&PID=187751#187751 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4674&PID=187747#187747 Author: RightHandBat
Subject: 4674
Posted: 02 November 2008 at 6:41am

It depends on the ball. When driving a volley outside off stump for example, don't "overbalance" on the front foot, if you know where I'm getting at. Keep equal balance on both feet, and play the ball under your eyes. (that will ensure that the ball is not skied)

With cross bat shots it's different, as you need to transfer weight between feet. For example, playing the pull shot, you need to transfer your weight to the back foot, with the cut shot you need to transfer your weight back and across, etc etc.

Good luck. :)
]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:41:49 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4674&PID=187747#187747 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4674&PID=184837#184837 Author: ketz
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Posted: 04 August 2008 at 2:23pm

When watching International cricket I often here how the batsmen who play well have excellent balance. I understand how this helps but how did they achieve such percision? I have trouble sometimes because I am falling over to the off-side when driving and to the leg-side when flicking. Once I was flat on the floor after playing a pull shot eventhough I got 4 for it. What can I do to improve my balance when batting?]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:23:13 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4674&PID=184837#184837