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Posted: 26 April 2008 at 1:44pm

falling towards the off is one of the most common problems for batsmen.  I am working on it, with some success, by 1.  working on core strength (ie inner abdominal strength) to improve balance and 2. leading to the ball with the head (the heaviest part of the body), keeping eyes level at all time.  The shot to practice to improve balance is the on- drive as it is the hardest shot to play with a stable base.  Get onto a bowling machine if you can to replicate the shot.
]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:44:42 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3252&PID=180472#180472 Tipping over while batting : train at your cricket net or where... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3252&PID=124948#124948 Author: tommyboy
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Posted: 07 April 2007 at 8:36pm

train at your cricket net or where u train then u will not fall over if u practice keeping your balance. Also , hold your shots afterwoods for as long as you can. Maybe you are trying to nhit the ball too hard so try to time it more before you start trying to smash it every time.

]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2007 20:36:33 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3252&PID=124948#124948 Tipping over while batting : I understand what you mean!! I... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3252&PID=120986#120986 Author: scuudz
Subject: 3252
Posted: 14 March 2007 at 9:58pm

I understand what you mean!! 
 
I suggest you try both those options and go with what works for you.  I used to drive a lot in the V when I started to and it upset me a lot because the cover drive is my favourite shot and I couldn't play it.  Then, I was told to just focus on pointing the front foot where you want the ball to go and use your bottom hand on the bat a little more than usual.  It worked for me.
 
Using the crease is vital.  Dont know about that theory though. 
]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:58:06 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3252&PID=120986#120986 Tipping over while batting : Thanks for the responses! I... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3252&PID=120956#120956 Author: Cacophonix
Subject: 3252
Posted: 14 March 2007 at 8:37pm

Thanks for the responses!
 
I do have an issue with my balance, and my gym trainer says the same thing. She said it was because of my weak calf muscles. I'll try to practice standing on one leg everyday, and see if that improves anything. I can't tell you the number of times, i've been stumped while trying to drive. Like someone mentioned here, if i miss the line of the ball, my back foot raises up, and the keeper whips the bails off!
 
Also, is there a preferred initial movement? I heard aamir sohail saying on tv during the current world cup, that for a front foot player, the initial movement should be to go back, and vice versa for a back foot player. This was so that the batsman can use the depth of the crease to his advantage. It made sense to me, but anyone else buying into that?
 
And i had one more question ...
How do you normally play cover and extra cover drives?
 - Do you angle the blade at the last moment towards the intended direction with the bat swinging straight? or
 - Do you swing the bat towards that cover/extra cover region?
 
I'm asking this because of the way i play, i tend to get my foot close to the pitch of the ball, even if it pitched outside off, and drive it in the V. Its very frustrating when the opposition seals that region off.
 
Hope i've not confused anyone ....
 
Thanks!
]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:37:46 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3252&PID=120956#120956 Tipping over while batting : Falling or leaning over due to... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3252&PID=120863#120863 Author: scuudz
Subject: 3252
Posted: 14 March 2007 at 5:37pm

Falling or leaning over due to lack of balance can have negative affects on your batting.  It could take you a split second longer to take off for a run.  Also, you will see that a lot of stumpings occur due to batsman getting on the front foot trying to defend the ball, misjudge the line and then due to poor balance, their back foot raises up slightly in the air. 

Thats all it takes for one to lose their wicket.

]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:37:13 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3252&PID=120863#120863 Tipping over while batting : I have the same problem as well.... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3252&PID=120512#120512 Author: MP12
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Posted: 13 March 2007 at 6:19am

I have the same problem as well. Although does falling or leaning forward affecting the way you run between wickets or how well you play your shots or neither?

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Subject: 3252
Posted: 13 March 2007 at 1:26am

Try extending your stride. Your legs act like pillars for your body, if your legs are too close together it can cause you to fall over. If your intial forward movement is too small your body may not have anything to support it.

Head position - your head should be over your foot when making contact.
 
If its neither of those perhaps you just have poor balance and need to work on it. Practice standing upright on 1 foot everyday.
]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:26:21 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3252&PID=120470#120470 Tipping over while batting : Hello All Cricket Gurus!I'm... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3252&PID=120366#120366 Author: Cacophonix
Subject: 3252
Posted: 12 March 2007 at 6:21pm

Hello All Cricket Gurus!

I'm an issue with my batting ... i tend to tip over or fall over or over lean while batting. I guess because of this, i am unable to play square off the wicket restricting my shots to just in the V. I am a front foot player, and get forward for pretty much every ball. Is there something that can be done to correct my balance while playing forwards?
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