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If
the hook short cannot be mastered, take evasive action and duck, but
never take the eyes off the ball.
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The
ball is hit behind the half volley and just as it is
bouncing off the pitch. There must be a high pick up and
complete follow through.. |
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1.
The bat goes o the high pick up. The left shoulder points to the
line of the oncoming ball. |
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2.
The bat face is still towards the off side. The wrists still fully
cocked as the bat starts the down swing towards the ball. The left
shoulder is still towards the ball. The right arm slides past the
right side, right knee slightly bent. |
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3
.The bit is about to be made. The right hand, well in front of
the left, ensures a lofted hit. Both arms are swinging the bat.
The weight is rocking back onto the right leg. The eyes watch
the ball as far as possible on to the bat. |
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4.
The complete follow through. The bat has gone a
ninety-degree arc from the initial pick up. It is swung
with both arms. The hit with the right hand takes the bat
through. The shoulder dips when the weight rocks back onto
the right leg. |
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