Cricket
Straight Bat Swing Path In The Net
A compact, straight downswing that stays inside the line of the ball
15 min
5 x 15 throw-downs on a full length
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Set up two cones marking a channel from backlift to follow-through.
- 2Bring the bat down and through the channel without the toe flaring outside it.
- 3Focus on the hands leading the bat face closing just before contact.
- 4Increase feed pace once ten straight swings in a row stay in the channel.
What to focus on
Bat staying inside the line on the downswing.
Common mistake
Bat coming down from gully, exposing an outside edge.