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Cricket

Shadow Batting Trigger Reps

A repeatable trigger movement that finishes still and balanced

10 min
4 x 20 shadow reps (defend, drive, leave)
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Mark your guard and set your stance with eyes level.
  2. 2Make your trigger movement as the imaginary bowler releases, not before.
  3. 3Freeze at contact and check your head is over your front knee.
  4. 4Alternate defend, drive and leave so the trigger stays the same for all three.

What to focus on

Head still and eyes level through the trigger.

Common mistake

Triggering too early and falling across the stumps.