Cricket
Sweep Shot Base And Contact
A stable, low base sweep that meets the ball out in front
10 min
5 x 10 balls (full-toss then pitched feeds)
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward a stable, low base sweep that meets the ball out in front.
Instructions
- 1Get down low on one knee with the front leg planted well forward.
- 2Keep the head over the front knee and eyes on the ball into contact.
- 3Meet the ball out in front of the front pad, not underneath the body.
- 4Roll the wrists over to keep the shot down and along the ground.
What to focus on
Head over the front knee, contact out in front.
Recommended reps
5 x 10 balls (full-toss then pitched feeds)
Common mistake
Playing the sweep from too far back, lifting it in the air off a top edge.