Front Foot Defence

On which ball to play ?
  • Front foot defense shot can be played on good length balls within line of stumps and further on 4/5th stump line. length can very from batsmen to batsmen according to their reach.
Key Ponits :-
  • Front foot should be taken out inside line of the ball
  • weight should be transfered on front foot by lifting backfoot heel while keeping backfoot toe placed there on ground
  • backfoot should be straight and braised ( not bent )
  • Play the ball under head and besides front foot and maintain figure 9 with arms and bat
  • Top hand grip should be firm while defending ball
Check List:-
  • Top hand grip not firm
  • No transfer of body weight
  • Back foot knee Bent
  • Distorted figure of “9”

TIP :- Elbow and shoulder have to be in line to avoid botom hand taking over