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[A-Swing-And-A-Miss]

Okay so this is a thing I have really started to notice recently, I will hit a boundary or two on the trot and then can't focus properly and usually play a stupid shot next ball and get myself out.

How do you guys refocus yourself after smashing a ball to the boundary?

[Richie]

Get off strike!

[A-Swing-And-A-Miss]

Get off strike!

Well thinking after the game, that is the best thing to do. However when I am at the crease if I hit a couple of boundaries in a short amount of time I just lose my head and swing wildly. Is there any advice people can give me? Or is this a thing only time at the crease can sort out?

[Richie]

Try and learn a rhythm that you do after every ball.  ie; Mark guard, push down pads etc.  If you repeat this every ball, use it to 'reset' and wipe clean your mind so you are only thinking of the next ball.

[Colesy]

Forget the last ball, it has nothing to do with the one you're about to face. Still look to be positive and score from it, but if it's a good ball, keep it out.

[Tumo]

Forget the last ball, it has nothing to do with the one you're about to face. Still look to be positive and score from it, but if it's a good ball, keep it out.

Few too many vodka+lemonades, but this sums it up. The last ball has been and gone. Focus on the next one, as if you're 0 off 0 balls.

[Simmy]

if u have hit a bad ball for a boundary. jus think to your self right thats the runs for the over and only hit another big shot if its a (No Swearing Please) ball

[Number4]

I think Richie has a good idea..After each ball I take a little walk towards square leg to get my focus... Find a routine that works for you

[Buzz]

This to me is a bit of a funny question because I realise that a batsman can get the "red mist" after hitting a good shot or two - and we all have been there, it is just if you are going to get a big score - 50 or a hundred, unless you are Graeme Thorpe in batting in Pakistan, you are likely to need to 5 or 6 fours in a 50 and 12+ in a hundred.

I think you need to change your mindset from thinking "yes I have hit a four" to that was a nice shot, great how many more do we need to win, what is the run rate, where are the easy singles. I think my point is that largely you should expect to hit boundaries as part of you innings and you shouldn't think that just because you have hit a lovely cover drive, or moo over cow corner that your job is done.

Then, as others have said, clear your mind and totally focus on the ball for the next delivery.

[Nickauger]

Take a wander out to square leg, slow the game down a bit if needed and just have a think about not getting out. I had the same problem as you last season and had a word with the sports psychs at uni, they suggested this might work and it did massively.

[Kaz092]

Go back to the basics mate always works

"play each ball on its merit"

And something else which a famous cricketer once told me

"You can't score runs unless you learn to stay at the wicket"

Hope this helps and good luck in the next game