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Subject: 4086
Posted: 14 January 2013 at 9:13pm

I am a Power Hitting coach for the MLB in the USA and the power comes from your lower half. Your upper half is to stay loose. There are some great baseball/softball and now they have cricket training equipment that teaches proper technical muscle memory and builds the right power muscles. I think you might like this. Go to www.propds.com and see for your self.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:13:53 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=222570#222570 I can't hit big sixes : Yes Zuhair - I have access to... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=218622#218622 Author: spin wizard
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Posted: 15 November 2011 at 12:26am

Yes Zuhair - I have access to practically all gears in Pakistan and India. But no joke, the balls really fly off the MB Malik higher range bats and the edges are humungous.]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:26:44 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=218622#218622 I can't hit big sixes : You got it from Pakistan Spinny?... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=218618#218618 Author: zuhair_abbasi
Subject: 4086
Posted: 14 November 2011 at 8:06am

You got it from Pakistan Spinny?]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:06:02 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=218618#218618 I can't hit big sixes : Get an MB Malik Bubber Sher bat... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=218616#218616 Author: spin wizard
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Posted: 14 November 2011 at 6:54am

Get an MB Malik Bubber Sher bat - from just taking a ball and thrown it on an MB Malik Sher Amin bat face, it finally made me realise what a good bat can do. What it has made me do is move away from my favourite Ihsan to use MB Malik Bubber Sher next year in T20's back here. It's that good a bat!!]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:54:39 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=218616#218616 I can't hit big sixes : hi champion its easy to hit sixes... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=218598#218598 Author: ashish30697
Subject: 4086
Posted: 13 November 2011 at 9:25am

Star

hi champion its easy to hit sixes and big sixes just learn to play defence and strokes first then u wil have confidence to hit sixes. no massive power iz required to hit sixes just it depends on how u hold the bat,timing,perfection... When u want to hit sixes hold the handle high it allows u to swing the bat fastly. good luck bye Tongue

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:25:14 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=218598#218598 I can't hit big sixes : Interesting topic, never saw this.... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=216950#216950 Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: 4086
Posted: 29 August 2011 at 5:33pm

Interesting topic, never saw this. Just glanced through few posts.Many important points have already been posted, I would like to add few strange points that helped ( now no time for cricket)

- Have a good bat that suits you , some bats naturally fit your style of play.Shape,Size & Weight are very important.Constantly changing it would spoil your rythm.

- Know your strong areas and never try to hit six where you know you are weak.Cut all the shots in air esp. in the danger zone.

- Once you know your hitting zone , practice bat swings if you love hitting SIX'es so much. Sometimes when we get into bad footwork, it hampers your big hits.If your footwork is messy in a particular season (sometimes a particular day), then go for ground strokes (unless you are Shewag kind of player). Just tell your mind "It's not my day to be a Hero"

Then golden rule that worked for me , never ever decide to hit a six beforehand ( Main reason why people get out), unless the match situation demands nothing less than a SIX.To me when the ball is in zone, it feels like you exactly know the where the ball is heading, you'll get a felling that you can hit it for a SIX. All that happens instantly.

It can't be predetermined unless the bowler is not upto the mark or you are in a much superior class when compared to bowlers abilities.Obvioulsy even some sort of professionals cricketers (I mean who put in good hours of practice and take it as profession at some decent level) will make absolute mockery if I bowl or if I bat

against them. I mean knowing one's level of cricket is also very important.

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:33:31 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=216950#216950 I can't hit big sixes : I like Misbah's method of... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=216947#216947 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 4086
Posted: 29 August 2011 at 2:03pm

I like Misbah's method of getting underneath the ball. I use that method when hitting straight down the ground to slower bowlers, and it works beautifully.]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:03:46 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=216947#216947 I can't hit big sixes : Having played against the Scotland... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=216944#216944 Author: fishcake14
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Posted: 29 August 2011 at 9:53am

Having played against the Scotland captain's brother last week and having spoken to both of them, he said that one of the methods they were working on was to take a big step back in the crease before the ball was bowled and then a big movement forward, to ensure maximum possible weight transfer into the shot (ie there is greater weight transfer and power possible from the back then forward movement together rather than simply standing in your base and moving from there.) However, a few basic factors remain the same for power hitting:
1) Have a solid base and be balanced. The ball will go much further if you aren't wobbling about all over the place and off-balanced.
2) Keep your head and eyes still and don't lift your head. The temptation to do this is strong, but the likelihood is you'll ose sight of the ball and miss it altogether.
3) Accelerate through with your bottom hand (so for RHB, the right hand). This will increase power through the shot. Don't twist the wrist though, as you'll end up hitting it to mid wicket or turning the bat too much and missing the ball.
4) Don't collapse the back leg when hitting the shot, as this leads to a loss of power and balance.

So that's pretty much the coaching manual of how to do it, certainly for hitting straight sixes. Commonsense should apply as well - only hit the ball for 6 when you feel it is there to hit. If you're coming down the wicket, not every ball has to go for six - if it's not there, defend it or work it into the gaps. You can be just an effective run scorer chipping it into gaps, pushing it down the ground and sweeping as someone trying to blast it every ball wrecklessly.
]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:53:51 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=216944#216944 I can't hit big sixes : hey it is easy if it is a fast... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=216440#216440 Author: shravan
Subject: 4086
Posted: 03 August 2011 at 3:40pm

Cool

hey it is easy if it is a fast bowler just lift the bat use ur power to hit six Star

if it is a spin bowler u have to go front and with ur full power hit the ball loft it

]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:40:33 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=216440#216440 I can't hit big sixes : you just put pretshor on the ball... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=215712#215712 Author: cricket fan
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Posted: 17 June 2011 at 5:28pm

you just put pretshor on the ball

i hit many sixs always!

it isn't hard]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:28:00 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=215712#215712 I can't hit big sixes : Clobber is right, in terms of... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=214786#214786 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 4086
Posted: 08 May 2011 at 11:11pm

Clobber is right, in terms of grip, whichever way feels bat to you is alright.

Maybe you could try getting under the ball a bit more, like how Misbah does. I'm not usually a driver of sixes but when I pull them, I have cleared many boundaries with ease!

]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 23:11:51 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=214786#214786 I can't hit big sixes : there is no right or wrong answer... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=214784#214784 Author: Clobber
Subject: 4086
Posted: 08 May 2011 at 7:50pm

there is no right or wrong answer to that: whatever way the bat handle feels most comfortable in your hands is the best way.]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 19:50:54 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=214784#214784 I can't hit big sixes : It's all personal preference.... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=214783#214783 Author: Mikey
Subject: 4086
Posted: 08 May 2011 at 7:50pm

It's all personal preference. It can also depend on the bat you're using. If it's too heavy for you then you won't have a great back lift and follow through. While if it's too light you might not be able to get enough power.
Gilchrist used to use a top grip, while someone like Gayle or Sehwag don't. It's preference. Certainly the way Gilchrist played made him suspectible to getting bowled, because he used to whip the bat, rather than play down the line of the ball - possibly due to his high grip.

You need to experiment in the nets against quality bowling and get a good bat, one that suits you. Sachin hits big sixes and he's 5'5" and not very muscular. It's all about timing, and having that ideal stick in your hand.]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 19:50:35 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=214783#214783 I can't hit big sixes : i have been studying proffesionals... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=214781#214781 Author: louie
Subject: 4086
Posted: 08 May 2011 at 7:05pm

i have been studying proffesionals and also been talk to my team mates and i get mixed opionion. i am a strong person also been told i am a good opining batsmen. i am quite good with my cuts. but when comes to big hitten i dnt get the elavation i need. and i belive its my grip on the bat! pollard holds the bat at the top to increase whip. but brenden mccullen holds at the base of the grip. which one is the best to use?]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 19:05:25 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=214781#214781 I can't hit big sixes : as many ppl wud hve already mentioned.........timing... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=208804#208804 Author: udscrick
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Posted: 28 September 2010 at 11:51am

as many ppl wud hve already mentioned.........timing is the key......but i dont agree that we need power....a good example kieron pollard.....he looks like he has power but he cant even bowl a fast ball.....he himself said it and also virender sehwag and sachin tendulkar themselves said that power is jut an add on,if uu actually want the ball to go out of the park.....u just need to time it to get it over te ropes.....after all we get the same oucome,wether it be in the stands or out of the park..... ]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:51:29 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=208804#208804 I can't hit big sixes : I would say it comes down to timing... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=191421#191421 Author: thekeeper
Subject: 4086
Posted: 12 March 2009 at 9:07am

I would say it comes down to timing and technique. Also your equipment can have a lot to do with hitting the ball long.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:07:34 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=191421#191421 I can't hit big sixes : Ask yourself when trying to hit... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=191186#191186 Author: CricketSchool
Subject: 4086
Posted: 07 March 2009 at 1:49pm

Ask yourself when trying to hit sixes ...are you playing them for the benefit of the team or for your own ego ?

if it's the team ....then 2 ways to hit sixes are....take the ball earlier ..in front of you and clear your front foot - if on the front foot...this gives yours shoulders room to come through...

back foot start your downswing from a lower position so you get under the ball and complete the shot ...
]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:49:09 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=191186#191186 I can't hit big sixes : There are two integrated elements:... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=187848#187848 Author: micoach
Subject: 4086
Posted: 06 November 2008 at 12:02pm

There are two integrated elements: timing and power.

Timing is the consequence of meeting the ball at the exact moment your hands are working together. Technique is all important here.

Power is how fast you can make the bat move. The more powerful and coordinated your muscles the harder you can hit it at any point in the swing. Strength and power training is critical here.

Put the two together and you have plenty of big hits!
]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:02:47 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=187848#187848 I can't hit big sixes : Originally posted by reidderrickIn... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=187313#187313 Author: Sledger
Subject: 4086
Posted: 15 October 2008 at 8:17am

Originally posted by reidderrick

In the game of cricket every body can hit big sixes but but no onecan hit sixes like indian cricket player yuvraj singh....

Only two obvious errors of judgement in this sentence lad , but I'm sure you'll get better the more you post.
]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:17:33 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=187313#187313 I can't hit big sixes : hello in the game... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=187305#187305 Author: reidderrick
Subject: 4086
Posted: 15 October 2008 at 1:06am

hello

in the game of cricket every body can hit big sixes but but no onecan hit sixes like indian cricket player yuvraj singh cricket isnot all about the sixes the player who can play a test match veryeasily that means he is a real cricket player i would like toappreciate to the forum owner who is created this kind of site forcricket lover.

Edited by Sledger - 15 October 2008 at 8:14am]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:06:23 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=187305#187305 I can't hit big sixes : By good practice and a continuous... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=186395#186395 Author: Gaming Freak
Subject: 4086
Posted: 06 September 2008 at 5:33am

By good practice and a continuous attempt you can do it because some things are hard to do but not impossible. so never lost your hope. Good Luck.
]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:33:15 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=186395#186395 I can't hit big sixes : Originally posted by Sledger.......or... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=185682#185682 Author: bladescape
Subject: 4086
Posted: 22 August 2008 at 5:18am

Originally posted by Sledger

.......or takes middle stump out of the ground !!

Thats happened too many times to me,so I don't go for the sixes anymore.
That desision has helped my average to no end!]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:18:01 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=185682#185682 I can't hit big sixes : .......or takes middle stump out... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=185625#185625 Author: Sledger
Subject: 4086
Posted: 21 August 2008 at 6:49am

.......or takes middle stump out of the ground !!]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:49:30 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=185625#185625 I can't hit big sixes : hit it through the line ofthe... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=185594#185594 Author: Monty
Subject: 4086
Posted: 20 August 2008 at 2:13pm

hit it through the line ofthe ball, or do what i do and try an pull it, it goes over long on for 6

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:13:15 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=185594#185594 I can't hit big sixes : i just go for it with a 6. usually... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=185501#185501 Author: dave.a7x
Subject: 4086
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 12:58pm

i just go for it with a 6. usually a higher bat grip and good timing will give me the confidence of trying it - depending where people are fielding tho =P]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:58:21 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=185501#185501 I can't hit big sixes : You can either hit them or you... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=181898#181898 Author: akkers
Subject: 4086
Posted: 11 June 2008 at 10:50pm

You can either hit them or you can't. Its all down to your physique and how you use your bottom hand.

But I am not sure why you want to hit sixes. Why not stick with 1s, 2s and 4s and stay safe?

When you go for a six, no matter how accomplished batsman you are, there is a 50-50 chance that you will not middle it and give a catch. I know a young man who is an awesome hitter of the ball and can hit sizes all day But when he is playing in a match, every now and then he does not find the middle and gets caught.

Playing on the ground, 'sweep the carpet' is the best strategy - safe as ought,
]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:50:41 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=181898#181898 I can't hit big sixes : i've been playing cricket... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=181865#181865 Author: manimmad
Subject: 4086
Posted: 11 June 2008 at 6:08am

i've been playing cricket for 10 years and am a top order batsman but never hit a six before in my life. not sure if its a good or bad thing. i do play grade cricket so i havent done so bad ]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:08:38 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=181865#181865 I can't hit big sixes : Originally posted by bondyBig... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=181864#181864 Author: manimmad
Subject: 4086
Posted: 11 June 2008 at 6:06am

Originally posted by bondy

Big heave over cow corner- natural body movement when one is first given a cricket bat. Unless your Boycott who instinctively shouldered arms.

yer good call
]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:06:31 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=181864#181864 I can't hit big sixes : yes very truei hit a great ondrive... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=153471#153471 Author: inswinger
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Posted: 25 August 2007 at 9:24am

yes very true

i hit a great ondrive 6 once... its all about timing and footwork and then the rest will follow
i recon
]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2007 09:24:17 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=153471#153471 I can't hit big sixes : I think W.G is right. If you mistime... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4086&PID=153445#153445 Author: The Tyke
Subject: 4086
Posted: 25 August 2007 at 3:53am

I think W.G is right. If you mistime one in the air chances are you'll be caught. However a great drive when mistimed can't be caught and you make the fielders work to stop it.

I'm all for going over the top when the field's in but I don't aim for the maximums unless really needed to.

Look at it like this. Would you rather hit 2 sixes and get caught going for a third or hit 3 fours and still be there?

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