Topic: Struggling with batting form (Read 4404 times)

Spanky · « **on:** May 27, 2012, 08:24:43 AM »

Starting to get really frustrated with my batting, throughout winter training I was feeling in good touch with the bat. But now the season has come round I feel completely the opposite. Am struggling to get my feet moving and mentally the lack of runs is starting to really annoy me.

Am trying to get as much batting time as possible and work on getting my feet moving but personally I find the clubs training a complete waste of time. Barely ever are the sessions structured or constructive.

Anyone else struggled for form or moving their feet? If so got any advice or drills to help. Thanks for your help CBF.

Mad Bobbin · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2012, 09:56:20 AM »

A little tip that was given to me about getting my feet moving was to practice a few shots on your way out to the middle........yes you do look a little silly but stop go through a shot and move on. Also walk out with purpose!!! I find it makes me feel that I have a job to do rather than using the time walking out there as worry time. As a batter you know your strengths and weeknesses so play to your strengths. It will come good!!!!!!!!!!

Spanky · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2012, 03:46:07 PM »

Thank mad bobbin, practicing shots on the way to the middle is something I do already. Mentally it's frustrating the he'll out of me. Will continue to work on my game and hope I can turn my form around.

Any other advice will be greatly appreciated.

GarrettJ · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2012, 03:53:03 PM »

some one mentioned skipping on here recently as a way to get lighter on your feet

tim2000s · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2012, 05:42:19 PM »

Anyone wish to add some tips for bowlers who can bat if they concentrate but have bowled more than a quarter of the teams overs in the field and are therefore somewhat tired and aching when they have to bat...?

GarrettJ · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2012, 06:05:30 PM »

tim2000s

i open after keeping and it is a challenge physically but now im used to it. As you probably bat very rarely you arent used to the physical challenge so id say just go for singles rather than swinging the bat which will take more energy out of you

kenbriooo · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2012, 08:22:15 PM »

This sounds so familiar especially with the training. So much of this game is in the mind that if you can believe you'll not get out and play in a selfish way ie not looking to score but making sure you don't get out. Before you know it you'll be on 10-15, the ball will be getting bigger and your feet will start doing what they should do.

The problem with batting is you spend the first part of the week going through 'that' ball that got you out and the second part of the week over thinking what is to come!

Spanky · « **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2012, 09:30:04 PM »

Completely agree with it being a very mental thing batting and just feels the longer you struggle, the more pressure to perform builds making things even worse.

tim2000s · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2012, 09:46:19 PM »

The funny thing I've found is that when netting or batting first in t20 I've been okay but as soon as I've knackered myself bowling 12 overs, my concentration had gone. I Realised I was not paying attention to the ball in the bowlers hand. I may just require some recalibration of my head...

spl · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2012, 09:57:35 PM »

Possibly try adjusting your trigger movement or introducing one. Doesn't have to be a big change to your game, just maybe a small forward press to get you on your toes, or a tap of the bat as the bowler is about to release. I've worked hard over the winter on adjusting my trigger so I'm light on my feet for the short ball and found with a Ricky Ponting style tap trigger, I press forward on my toes so can spring back easily once I've picked the length.

Obviously you don't have all winter, but really feel like your front foot is light and you aren't stuck on your heels. Also watch that head movement, if its falling over you might find your feet harder to get going.

Buzz · « **Reply #10 on:** May 28, 2012, 07:37:51 AM »

alternatively, stay still, try and bat time, get used to the conditions, don't try too much early on, work the ball for singles, keep it simple.

it only takes one shot for it all to click. introducing extra movements is unlikely to transform your batting.

Spanky · « **Reply #11 on:** May 28, 2012, 07:54:29 AM »

Have never had a trigger movement, was taught by a coach to stay still and keep things simple. I noticed Buzz suggests this too. Will keep trying to bat time and hope some runs come my way.

All the advice has been greatly appreciated and is nice to vent some of my frustration.

spl · « **Reply #12 on:** May 28, 2012, 08:45:27 AM »

It was just a suggestion given my troubles were through being still at the crease and so being heavy on my feet and planting.

Manormanic · « **Reply #13 on:** May 28, 2012, 08:52:10 AM »

Quote from: GarrettJ on May 27, 2012, 06:05:30 PM

tim2000s

i open after keeping and it is a challenge physically but now im used to it. As you probably bat very rarely you arent used to the physical challenge so id say just go for singles rather than swinging the bat which will take more energy out of you

Ah come on, that'd be much easier than keeping, sitting for an hour to let everything seize up then batting five or six surely?

trypewriter · « **Reply #14 on:** May 28, 2012, 09:26:56 AM »

Back in the day I used to keep wicket if we didn't have a specialist, and I found that it actually helped my batting if we fielded first. I almost got a batsman's view of what the pitch was doing and got used to the pace of the ball. It was a bit like a net session without the bat.

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