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Q: I was just wondering if you have any tips on how to bat when you’re coming of a few low scores and a bit low on confidence. How you should just go about it?
A: I try to teach believing in your process.
Have a have plan, which will alter depending on game situation, but inevitably you need a base to start from. One you have a game plan you then formulate a process at the crease that allows you to feel comfortable.
If you repeat your process every dall and have your game plan that you are thinking about, in theory your thoughts are going to be of a positive nature.
This in turn will not let your mind drift towards thinking about your previous failings.
"Visualising successful outcomes, will lead to positive executions"
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Q: My son is 14 and I want to help him play the pull and hook shots the right way. Is it better to teach him to play the shots with his hands coming up under the ball or try and get his hands up higher and over the ball so he has a better chance to hit the ball along the ground?
A: Teach both and your son will have more options at his disposal when needing to make the decision.
The height of the ball at point of impact will determine whether to play the pull or the hook shot. Both work off the same principles. I would recommend higher bat lift as this helps for greater bat speed in most of not all aggressive cricket strokes.
For me, the key elements to being competant against the shot ball are:
Still head
Solid base
Early decision
Commitment to the shot.
Hope it helps, or gives your son something to think about.
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Q: Where should your head be towards during your stance while the bowler is releasing the ball. I am keen to know your opinion!
A: Head in the same place over and over and over again. Important for consistant judgement of line and length.
Eyes level is recommended, but if you repeatedly have your Head in the same position every time the ball is released, your trained judgement will be as accurate as possible.
My recommendation is to have Head in a comfortable position, the same as your entire body needing to be comfortable, therefore using less energy when not executing a skill.
If you feel you are needing to move your head until it reaches a comfortable position, that is a waste of energy. Check your alignment of feet, hips, and shoulders at setup.
Potentially, try opening them up ever so slightly until your Head gets into a comfortable position immediately....
Comfort at crease is crucial to building consistent big innings as a batter.
Rehaan Shyamsundar
last year
