The
stroke is played to the ball pitching just short of the half
volley, just on or
outside the off stump
1.The bat goes up. The eyes see the ball in the air.
2.The
bat goes on to the higher pick up ready for the attacking shot.
The weight of the body is beginning to come forward. The eyes
watch the ball, as it is about to pitch.
3.The
bat and left leg to towards the ball simultaneously. The left hand
leads the swing
of the bat, the right hand behind the handle. The right elbow hugs
the right side. The eyes
follow the ball about to pitch.
4.The
hit is madam the right hand swinging past the left, angling the
bat to hit the ball into the air. The thrust of the right hand and
the acceleration of the bat to the ball put the power into the
shot. The right arm is almost straight. The left leg bends at the
knee and the weight of the body is rocking back with the upward
hit.
5.The
complete follow through. The right arm is straight, carrying on in
the direction of the hit. The weight goes back on to the right
leg. The eyes look past the right arm at the flight of the hit.
The hips turn and the trunk opens up with the full follow through
of the bat.
