Cricket
Drift And Dip To A Crease Target
Use natural drift to draw the batter into the wrong line
15 min
6 overs at a crease-width target
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward use natural drift to draw the batter into the wrong line.
Instructions
- 1Set two markers on the crease representing off and leg stump lines.
- 2Bowl to bring the ball in or away between the markers using overspin and drift.
- 3Track which deliveries drift enough to beat the outside edge or bring lbw shouts.
- 4Adjust seam angle at release if drift is not showing up in flight.
What to focus on
Consistent seam angle producing repeatable drift.
Recommended reps
6 overs at a crease-width target
Common mistake
Bowling straight with no shape, letting the batter play with certainty.