To get
the face of the bat to the ball, the batsman must turn the shoulders with the forehead
towards the line of the ball.
1. Up on the toes of the right foot and show
the wicket-keeper the sole of the foot pivoting to turn the body. The left foot goes out
towards the line of the ball. The right wrist fully cocked. The face of the bat square to
the ground. The weight well over the left leg.
2.The eyes watch the ball about to pitch. The
weight remains well over the left leg. The left arm bent, the left hand leading the swing
of the bat.
3.The ball is played away. The eyes watch
the ball over the left hand. The left hand still leads the bat. The right hand behind the
handle. The weight well over the left leg.
