Cricket
Smothering Spin With A Full Stride
Kill turn and bounce by getting to the pitch of the ball
15 min
5 x 12 balls on a turning surface or mat
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Face full-length spin deliveries designed to turn.
- 2Push all the way to the pitch of the ball with the front pad close behind the bat.
- 3Keep the bat and pad together so there is no gap for the ball to sneak through.
- 4Finish with the head and hands over the front knee, not falling backward.
What to focus on
Bat and pad together at the point of contact.
Common mistake
Leaving a gap between bat and pad that the ball spins through.