Cricket
Strike Rotation Under Pressure
Keep the scoreboard ticking over with ones and twos when boundaries dry up
12 min
6 overs with a target of rotating strike every 1-2 balls
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward keep the scoreboard ticking over with ones and twos when boundaries dry up.
Instructions
- 1Face a bowler focused on tying you down with good areas.
- 2Look to work the ball into gaps for a single rather than forcing boundary shots.
- 3Communicate with your partner before the over on rotation priorities.
- 4Track dot balls per over and aim to reduce them each set.
What to focus on
Finding singles instead of forcing risky boundary attempts.
Recommended reps
6 overs with a target of rotating strike every 1-2 balls
Common mistake
Trying to hit every ball for four when the field is set to stop it.