Cricket
Back Foot Punch Through Cover
Rock back and punch the ball with a stable base and high elbow
10 min
5 x 12 balls (back-of-a-length feeds)
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward rock back and punch the ball with a stable base and high elbow.
Instructions
- 1Feeder throws or bowls back-of-a-length balls on off stump.
- 2Rock back onto the back foot with the head staying over the base of the spine.
- 3Punch through the line with a high back elbow, not a cross-batted swing.
- 4Hold the finish position and check weight is still balanced, not falling back.
What to focus on
Weight staying centered, elbow high through the shot.
Recommended reps
5 x 12 balls (back-of-a-length feeds)
Common mistake
Falling backward onto the stumps instead of staying tall and balanced.