Batting Discussion

I can give some tips of how to play spin as well as the reverse sweep

Edited by akki18

Originally posted by RightHandBat Well, get going then!

Playing off spin:
         &nbs p;   I have had no trouble playing offspin to date.Most of the non-subcontinent teams indulge in sweeping against the spinners.While this might be a good ploy if the ball is keeping low but if the pitch has a bit of bounce sweep shot should be avoided as much as possible.The only time the ball must be sweeped if it is on or outside the legstump.Never use your pad against spinners.Always use the bat.
The key to playing spin is to get to the pitch of the ball.If you are looking to accelerate against them then the best thing is to charge and not try and stand in the crease and try to slog.Point the face of  your bat towards mid on and slightly towards the sky.Connect to the pitch of the ball and see it soaring to the stands.

All in all always use your bat and not pad and get to the pitch of the ball.Playing of spin will always be a piece of cake then.

Meanwhile this must be my longest post ever.


Edited by akki18

Agreed.Thats the best way to play an off spin bowler according to me.
For the leg spinner.Take guard on leg stump and you should be facing midwicket in your stance according to me,so that you can free your arms.

Originally posted by akkie18 The only time the ball must be sweeped if it is on or outside the legstump....

Well said mate , Thats the only time I do it or if it is like very full on middle or off I will do it. Maybe we should fedex this thread to some of the english top order batter .

My technique is excellent against spin though and I don't plan to change it at all.

No, not necesarily. If its turning, hitting it with the spin is fantastic like that. Ive hit many a boundry off off spinners doing that

Originally posted by crick yeah, if someone sweeps from outside off, or on off etc that is usually a premeditated shot, bad shot selection

The slog sweep can be peformed with ease to a ball outside off stump. A very effective shot to play against a high quality offspinner and even if you miss it, you won't be out if it hits you outside the line.

Originally posted by RightHandBat Originally posted by crick yeah, if someone sweeps from outside off, or on off etc that is usually a premeditated shot, or bad shot selection The slog sweep can be peformed with ease to a ball outside off stump. A very effective shot to play against a high quality offspinner and even if you miss it, you won't be out if it hits you outside the line.

yeah but im sure that shot would be a bit premeditated!

Anyone here have trouble facing those 60 somethings who bowl right arm lob at 15 mph? I hate it when they bowl, usually on Sunday friendlies. In my desire to take them out of the attack I have more than once been embarassed!

ive found that with those guys, whilst you want to hit them out the park, best is to use your feet and try to play shots properly, work the singles! if you safely get 5-6 runs an over, then he shouldnt keep bowling as he aint getting wickets but still going for runs, and then he is bound to give the bad ball, so even more than 5-6 runs is expected

Originally posted by Warne in making my sweep is not premeditated, i make sure it aint too full

Same with mine. I like to sweep anything just a little wide of the off stump or anything down leg if the shots there for it.

Just outside off stump - Slog Sweep (when its there for a forward defense)
Really Wide - Reverse Sweep
Straying down middle and leg - Sweep Shot
Down leg side - Paddle Sweep

Ive played one reverse sweep in a game. Last over. In fact, it wasnt a reverse sweep, it was more of a premeditated left handed slog! One bounce four!!!!

what is the best trigger movement for facing fast in-swingers? and what is the best for facing out-swingers?

You should have the same trigger movement to any bowler, just play a different shot!!

Originally posted by -JP- This one was meant to do the same job: http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1583&a mp;a mp;PN=1

 

I thought there was another thread I just couldn't find it. Back on topic, I have lots of trouble with short pitched bowling. I don't want to hook it, as I'm paranoid about being caught at square leg. Any suggestions.

Yesterday in a game, i used my helmet to play against a head high bouncer. It went for 4!!! But my head hurts a lot.