Whether you are a player who hasn’t got your first knock for a team or has played a few games already, here are the simplest tips for cricket batting that are great to focus on at the start of your career.
Choose the Correct Bat
There is a massive range of cricket bats available in the market now. The choice of the bat is very important for younger players since they may not have the strength to be able to use an adult bat properly because of the increase in weight.
Using the right cricket bat can increase the speed so that you can play a strong enough shot, and therefore can help to increase your power. No cricket player wants to use a bat that is too heavy so that a fast bowler is bowling at you! Luckily, there are handy size guides to help you make your best choice.
Find a Technique That Are Most Suitable For You
We may all take inspiration from our favorite players but the fact is that not all players’ techniques are exactly the same!
If you are a beginner batsman, instead of emphasizing too much on the advanced technical aspects like trigger movements, you should focus more on the basics like having a solid stance and gripping from which to build your game. Minor technical issues can be ironed out through practice when you become more experienced. Your coaches should help you stay away from bad habits at the start of your career. Filling your mind with technical details can make you over-complicate the game and think about it too much. Therefore, you should focus on spending time at the crease and getting a bat on the ball.
The main thing to always keep in mind is to keep your eyes on the ball and wherever the bowler bowls, try to move your head towards the line of the ball and the rest of your body will follow wherever your head goes. Therefore, keeping your eyes trained on the ball and moving your head towards it can make it much easier to develop good footwork.
