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Batting v Spin
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Tactical approach
First instances try to get forward as much/often as possible (to spin, so often you'll still have time to rock onto the back foot to punch, cut, or pull anyway) and also look to play with the spin (first instinct) which should both encourage you to play with low risk.
Obviously opportunities will arise to play against the spin, but make sure you are right to the pitch of the ball to aim to take spin out of the equation, or if the bowler drags it short then try to ensure the spin won't cramp you up, or spin too far to make it very difficult to work across the spinning ball.
First instances try to get forward as much/often as possible (to spin, so often you'll still have time to rock onto the back foot to punch, cut, or pull anyway) and also look to play with the spin (first instinct) which should both encourage you to play with low risk.
Obviously opportunities will arise to play against the spin, but make sure you are right to the pitch of the ball to aim to take spin out of the equation, or if the bowler drags it short then try to ensure the spin won't cramp you up, or spin too far to make it very difficult to work across the spinning ball.
Assess the field, the pitch, the field placings & be pro-active in your approach to score runs & counteract the bowler.
Always consider the game situation to determine just what kind of risks you might have to take.
Always consider the game situation to determine just what kind of risks you might have to take.
If/when using feet to advance down the wicket be positive, use your feet quickly and aim to get to the pitch of the ball. When getting there still aim to hit the ball on the floor (until you are a little older & stronger & can hit the ball over the top more consistently - still practice this method but be careful including it in games - unless the situation dictates that kind of shot/risk is a necessity).
Remember that even if using your feet down the wicket, if you don't feel you are quite to the pitch of the ball or can't time the ball well, feel free to defend it, nudge into a gap for runs, or if the bowler happens to push it wide either side then make sure it doesn't get past you & you live to fight another day (or you could be gifting the opposition keeper an easy victim).
Technical
Quickest method of advancing down the wicket is courtesy of the heel click and this tends to be the one used most often. The crow hop method can allow the opportunity to open up the off-side more by adjusting your angle of approach to the ball as it pitches, and does offer the chance to go slightly further down the pitch. The cross over in front is a method rarely used, except when the bowler may push the ball down the leg-side but can open up the leg-side.
Aim for the first step to be small-medium to get your feet going (too big and you could be leaning back early), but as you look to make contact with the ball, that stride into it should be a comfortable, positive stride and aim to be well balanced in a strong position when making contact. ALWAYS TRY TO BE QUICK ON YOUR FEET
When at the pitch and looking to put hands through the ball, aim to stay over the ball and don't try to over-hit, just a strong position and transferring weight through with hands working together to time it well.
Sweeping
There are less riskier options to play the ball which is on the stumps, but if a ball is down the leg side and is of a good-full ish length then don't be afraid to take the sweep on as a run scoring opportunity.
If bowled & LBW are taken out of the equation courtesy of the line of the ball, then commit to the shot and don't try to over-hit it and once again, try to stay over the ball leaning into it on contact (not backwards which will increase the likelihood of the hands lifting upwards on contact with the ball).
Again if the game situation dictates that you need to take risks and the ball is spinning a fair bit and you feel your options may be limited, then of course consider the sweep as a scoring option.
Remember that even if using your feet down the wicket, if you don't feel you are quite to the pitch of the ball or can't time the ball well, feel free to defend it, nudge into a gap for runs, or if the bowler happens to push it wide either side then make sure it doesn't get past you & you live to fight another day (or you could be gifting the opposition keeper an easy victim).
Technical
Quickest method of advancing down the wicket is courtesy of the heel click and this tends to be the one used most often. The crow hop method can allow the opportunity to open up the off-side more by adjusting your angle of approach to the ball as it pitches, and does offer the chance to go slightly further down the pitch. The cross over in front is a method rarely used, except when the bowler may push the ball down the leg-side but can open up the leg-side.
Aim for the first step to be small-medium to get your feet going (too big and you could be leaning back early), but as you look to make contact with the ball, that stride into it should be a comfortable, positive stride and aim to be well balanced in a strong position when making contact. ALWAYS TRY TO BE QUICK ON YOUR FEET
When at the pitch and looking to put hands through the ball, aim to stay over the ball and don't try to over-hit, just a strong position and transferring weight through with hands working together to time it well.
Sweeping
There are less riskier options to play the ball which is on the stumps, but if a ball is down the leg side and is of a good-full ish length then don't be afraid to take the sweep on as a run scoring opportunity.
If bowled & LBW are taken out of the equation courtesy of the line of the ball, then commit to the shot and don't try to over-hit it and once again, try to stay over the ball leaning into it on contact (not backwards which will increase the likelihood of the hands lifting upwards on contact with the ball).
Again if the game situation dictates that you need to take risks and the ball is spinning a fair bit and you feel your options may be limited, then of course consider the sweep as a scoring option.
