2. The Batting Stance  This is the way in which the batsman positions himself as he prepares to face the incoming bowler.  Batsmen Normally place their feet about 6 to 8 inches apart on either side of the popping crease.

3. The Batting Stance  Their weight distributed evenly for good balance and mobility.  The importance of the stance is:  A good stance gives you enough more time to see the line and length of the ball and play it right.

4. The Batting Stance  The Stance is the ready position when the batsman is about to face the delivery or the ball.  It is also the base to play all your shots, so at all time the batsman must be comfortable an relaxed.

5. Coaching Points for Batting Stance  Batters should be aligned to enable the bat to hit the ball with the full face naturally.  The batter will be able to swing down the line without having to make any adjustment with his body.

6. Coaching Points for Batting Stance  Hands and arms should be kept close to the body at all times.  The batter should feel his thigh pad with his top hand before cocking his wrist.

7. Coaching points for Batting Stance  Both feet must be parallel and comfortably placed apart with body weight evenly distributed.  The head must be still with eyes level and knees slightly bent.

8. Coaching Points for Batting Stance  Feet should be approximately a foot apart either side or on the popping crease.  Batsman is side-on when bowler is about to deliver.

9. The Batting Back-lift  The back-lift is the way in which the batsman who is facing the bowler raises his bat in readiness to hit the ball.  A good back-lift is the key to power and timing in your shots.  The back-lift is basically preparing for the stroke.

10. The Batting Back-lift  Most batsman will raise their bat as the bowler approaches.  Taking the bat back and stepping to the ball sets the batsman up for playing the correct shot properly.

11. Coaching Points for Batting Back-lift  The bat is taken back towards the stumps.  The face of the bat should be pointing towards point.  The front shoulder rolls down as the bat is lifted.

12. Coaching Points for Batting Back-lift  Head is kept as still as possible.  Keep the hands close to the back hip, so that the toe of the bat is at shoulder height.  The batsman wrist should be cocked or break at the bottom hand.

13. Coaching Points for Batting Back-lift  The bat is going back between the wicket keeper and first slip.  Ensure any movement forward or back is completed before the downswing of the bat begins.

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