Drill

Drills

Cricket

Bat Grounding And Turn Technique

Ground the bat cleanly and turn low and fast for multiple runs

10 min
6 x two-run and three-run simulations
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Sprint toward the crease and ground the bat early with an extended reach.
  2. 2Turn using the foot nearest the direction of the next run, staying low.
  3. 3Push off immediately without standing upright to check the field.
  4. 4Practice both left- and right-hand leading turns for either end.

What to focus on

Early bat grounding and a low, fast turn.

Common mistake

Standing tall to look around before turning, losing momentum.