Cricket
Ground-Up Kinetic Chain Sequencing
Sequence hips, torso and hands in order for maximum bat speed
15 min
5 x 10 slow-motion swings, 5 x 10 full speed
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward sequence hips, torso and hands in order for maximum bat speed.
Instructions
- 1Start slow-motion swings, feeling hips rotate first, then torso, then hands.
- 2Pause at each stage to check the sequence hasn't been skipped.
- 3Move to full speed once the order feels automatic.
- 4Have a partner watch from side-on for hands firing before the hips turn.
What to focus on
Hips leading, hands finishing last.
Recommended reps
5 x 10 slow-motion swings, 5 x 10 full speed
Common mistake
Hands and arms dominating the swing while the hips stay closed.