Trigger movements have been discussed loads of times before - here are a few
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Trigger movements
In my experience, the refrain ‘I am having trouble with LBWs’ is frequently mentioned in the same paragraph as ‘I trigger back and across’. Well, at least 99 per cent of the time. It is not to say that the trigger is at fault, but more that this can be a symptom of this particular movement.
The first things that you should be concerned with are where you stand and what your stance is. It is a modern fad that batsman are encouraged to stand with a wide base and then have a trigger movement. Personally, I see people trying it, but I believe it totally over-complicates batting – watching an out-of-form Kevin Pietersen or Paul Collingwood will emphasis this point.
Your stance should be comfortable and relaxed, a trigger is used to release the tension and help your feet move against fast bowling. Unless you are playing Division 1, Premiership or a higher standard, I think it is unlikely you are facing anyone fast enough to make it worth considering a trigger movement. Look how still and balanced Michael Clarke, Matt Prior or Eoin Morgan are at the crease, even against the quickest of bowlers – these players thrive on simplicity of technique, which I like to encourage.
If you must have a trigger movement, ensure that it takes you into the correct position, rather than moving you away from the correct position, which is the classic fault of an amateur cricketer. If you have a chance, watch how Ian Bell and Jonathan Trott play – they are two wonderful contemporary technicians, who are very relaxed and natural at the crease; when they play, their trigger movements almost glide into position. Both aim to retain a still head.
As I have said, the key is in the position you are standing when the ball is released, which must be still, regardless of trigger movements, with your leading eye (or outside eye) over the off stump. To get this right, work backwards from where you need to be at the moment of release – your right eye (if you are right-handed) should be over off – stump. You might need to spend some time in front of the mirror to get this right – work out where your trigger takes you and take a guard that results in your ability to arrive in the right position to play the ball. Your key objective should be to stop moving into a position that leaves you vulnerable to being ‘trapped’ or ‘pinned’ on the crease and then either out bowled or more likely LBW.
A useful practice method is to have someone underarm used tennis balls (so they don’t bounce as much) at you get used to your new stance and batting routine. This is an especially good way to work on the front foot shots, while you practise either with or without your trigger. Then, progress to over arm tennis ball deliveries and, finally, facing a cricket ball.
Just to reiterate, I warmly encourage you to ditch the trigger!
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