Square Cut

On which ball to play?

square cut is played on the balls which are short in length and pitched outside off stump.

Check List:- 

  • Unlike other backfoot shots, in square cut back foot only moves across the stump , to avail batsmen hitting it in point area.
  • arms should be fully extended to get maximum power and control.
  • arms moves slightly from above the shoulder and wrist rolls at the time of contact to keep ball down.
  • body weight should be transferred on backfoot.

Check List:-

  • No rolling of wrists
  • Body weight not transferred on back foot