Help with ball timing and when to move towards bal

Firstly Im glad I have found such a forum.  No I just hope to god that someone can help me.  So here's the problem,  I have real trouble with shot selection and when to actully move towards the ball to play a shot.  I think could be solved if someone could tell me when to initiate a movement towards the ball.  For example, do I move to play a shot when;

• immediately when the ball is released or do I wait for one to two metres after the ball is released
• or do I wait until the ball has traveled half way down the wicket
• or do I wait till the ball is two metres away from my body to initiate a stroke.

This may sound stupid and confusing but I would really appreciete if someone could explain this issue to me.  Please dont hesitate to ask for more info.  Appreciate in replies recieved

Hmmm, 'tis a hard one there. Initiation of movement ... I like to start taking a small step forward, to get into driving position, as the ball's released, but then if it's short I still have the time to go backfoot. I don't know how orthodox I am, I don't know if that would help you. I've seen some odd movement patterns which work for some people, but don't work for others. It's just finding out what works for you.

P.S. I don't think I'd ever be able to do a Katich/Hughes, with side to side movement before playing the ball.

I second Michaelb. If you are watching the ball closely, everything else will fall into place.

Yeap you guys are on too it. It is a very interesting question and I must say that when the timing is out it is hard to find what is your trigger to get it back. One drill that has helped me was to just trying to stay as dead still as possible for as long as possible. Even for longer than the time you think you have. This helped me to focus on watching the ball and to realise how much time there is!!