Cricket
Still Head Ball-Watching Drill
Keep the head still and eyes level from stance through contact
10 min
6 x 10 balls with a coach calling head position
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward keep the head still and eyes level from stance through contact.
Instructions
- 1Set up with a coach or partner standing behind the stumps watching your head.
- 2Play normal shots while the observer calls out any head movement across or up.
- 3Reset to guard after every ball and re-check eye level before the next one.
- 4Film one set front-on and check the head hasn't drifted toward off stump.
What to focus on
Head staying level and still until after contact.
Recommended reps
6 x 10 balls with a coach calling head position
Common mistake
Head falling toward off stump, pulling the eyes off the ball.