Balance

   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?

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ketz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Short Leg Joined: 15 June 2006 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote ketz Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Balance 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?

RightHandBat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Wicket-Keeper The next best batsman Joined: 27 January 2006 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1399	Post Options Post Reply Quote RightHandBat Report Post Quote Reply 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. :)
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bladescape Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Wicket-Keeper Excellence in the making Joined: 14 June 2008 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1809	Post Options Post Reply Quote bladescape Report Post Quote Reply 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.:)
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micoach Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Trialist Joined: 16 June 2008 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote micoach Report Post Quote Reply 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).