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[adam1312]

Im 15
I have a bit with a big middle (harrow, GN Legend)
A lot of the time even when I time the ball it doesn't go to the boundary
So what can I do to hit the ball harder (but not try too hard so timing still there) mostly off straight drive, cover drive, back foot drive down ground and cover, cut shot and pull are the main shots I want to hit better/ harder (along the ground, maybe occasionally try to hit sixes down ground but really not often)

[jw17]

Hit the gym

[NathRobbo88]

Im 15

This.

Don't worry, wait till you grow up and fill out abit. A teammate who I play with had a similar problem to yours, but this year it all seems to have clicked into place. Just give yourself time, it's nothing to worry about.

[Buzz]

you just have to be patient, it will come. as you get bigger and the bowling gets faster hitting 4's and 6's becomes easier.

[cheese]

Get of the computer and practice.

[Bez013]

As has been said keep patient, you will start to hit boundaries as you get bigger/stronger.  Don't try to overhit the ball and I would suggest that you don't constantly strive to hit boudaries.

I umpired a 15 year old playing in an adult game a couple of weeks ago and he ended up trying to slog every ball and missing a lot despite looking decent when playing properly.  He was getting frustrated as he was generally finding fielders or not getting enough power to find the boundaries but never looked like getting out.  He had a decent technique when playing normally but the moment he started swinging hard his head position went and he wasn't watching the ball.

Rather than trying to hit the ball harder try to improve the placement of your shots so that they are going away from the fielders making 2s easier, move around the crease a little or use your feet to change the angles.

[Bez013]

Get of the computer and practice.

is this the modern equivalent of Why Don't You Just Switch Off Your Television Set and Go and Do Something Less Boring Instead?

[A-Swing-And-A-Miss]

I personally don't find strength helps with hitting boundary's, for me its all about bat speed and timing. Look at James Taylor, he is a small lad yet hits some huge sixes because he has a good bat speed and times the ball incredibly well.

I'm a lanky 16 year old and was at a similar stage last year as you are now, I wasn't hitting many boundary's and so tried to smash the cover off the ball usually ending in me getting out. I haven't really changed physically since last year however I've taken my mind off trying to smash the ball and instead am just focusing on timing the ball, which is meaning I am hitting the ball far better than last year.

Stop worrying about trying to replicate your hero KP by smashing the ball to all parts and just focus on playing your natural game, you will hit the ball far cleaner and get more boundary's.

[ajm90]

I never hit a six until i was 15 but now 3 years later i clear the rope regularly, I personally think it comes down more to timing than physical strenth and Its a lot easier when theres more pace on the ball from the bowler.

[Milky Bar Kid]

Find a smaller ground. Helped me a lot!

[Canners]

get a better bat

[Wills]

*insert shameless plug for blank bats*

[gdb19]

I tend to hit more 6's than singles but I find the bigger shots come when I just try to time it and not go for big hits. If you score runs and have a decent technique don't worry about big hits. I reckon I regularly hit sixes a long way (google maps says around 100 metres) but I simply don't score enough runs as I hit cross line and don't bat sensibly. You're better off playing your own way and when you're a bit older/stronger the boundaries will become easier to hit.

[jw17]

I regularly hit sixes a long way (google maps says around 100 metres)

Oh hello Chris, didn't realise you were a forum member?

[gdb19]

I wish, for every one that goes that far another takes my middle stump and google maps might not be that accurate. I do hit the ball a long way but I'd much rather be able to bat properly. Might have come across a bit big headed in my original post and that wasn't my aim, the main point was to just concentrate on batting as well as you can and not worry about boundaries if that's not your game.