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[Lumsden]

It does surprise me the number of people who fail to do what I call the basics at cricket and backing up (when batting or fielding) is one of them. I back up quite a long way when batting I startle some lads under half my age with a cry of "yes" from the non-strikers end. Only been out run out once backing up when a straight drive was deflected onto the stumps in a Sunday double innings game but I am willing to accept the risk although it almost happened in my 2nd innings of that game too.

However there's no better way to get the fielding side arguing amongst themselves than a fat old bloke running quick singles !!! 

[sctyd]

Easily the most neglected aspect of batting. Most of the younger players don't understand that you end up scoring more boundaries by bringing the fielders closer through aggressive running. If you aren't going to take the quick singles then they'll just sit on the ring and chop everything off.

[gibbinscricket]

The first thing I say to my partner when I walk out to bat is "No quick runs". I try and deal in boundaries or walking singles. I give my partner the biggest look of disgust if I have to run a 2.