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[RossViper]

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

HERO!!!  ;-)

[Watsontotty]

I'm not confident this is something that could be coached at this age, obvious things like the stronger you are the more dominant you can be within your natural game. You could swing from the hip however you may connect from time to time but this certinly wont make you a better player in any way, build up your strength and play with a correct technique and the rest will come.

[pacman75cricket]

Don't worry it will come, just be confident and fully commit to your strokes.  Keep your shape.

[swamidude]

Also a lot of shot power is generated in your forearms and wrists, so the more you play, either in the nets, on the square or in front of a mirror the more power you'll be able to get into your shots.
With this said if you look at players like Dravid, he's fairly thin but his timing and technique gets the ball to the boundary so you should probably look to improve your game through these aspects and let the power follow through after you perfect your strokeplay.

[Blazer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuaoaP3gnCA

  hope this serves you right

[tim2000s]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuaoaP3gnCA
  hope this serves you right

See, "Watch the ball, hit the ball". Simples 

[Chad]

Just like everyone else says on this thread, just give it time and you will eventually be able to find the boundary more frequently. Don't try to force it and swing from the hip to try get the boundaries, as this can lead to you being very bottom handed in your batting, just bat like you do and sensibly. Practice shots while facing a mirror and make sure that you really bring that top arm up while driving, and perhaps even practice against throw downs using only top hand. This will strengthen your top hand and help you play through the line better. Watch your shapes as you do this and remember to keep a good balance before, during and after the shot. Once you grow a little taller and start using short handles, you will find that you can hit the ball further.

Hope this helps!

[Mr Cricket]

it's a lot to do with timing.

a good drill: grab your match bat in your top hand (i.e. left hand for rhb) and bounce the ball on it for 10 minutes per day.

[spl]

If you are still using a harrow, that probably isn't helping as less leverage/smaller middle.  But there's no point going up until you have grown.  No that its any consolation, but listen to everyone here.  Be patient.  I've seen loads of juniors completely change in 12 months from growing.

If you really are desperate, get a heavy bat to net with.  Getting used to it will improve your bat speed when you go back to your bat.  I wouldn't recommend using it for an extended period though, and make sure you do your best keep your shape throughout.  Its best to do with a bowling machine as then you know roughly the shot before you play it so you can focus on form.

[GarrettJ]

hit the ball using your arms and shoulders not dabbing at it with your hands and maker sure your body is moving towards the direction of the ball.

Start the shot using the top hand/arm and then both togethter as the bat travels towards your back leg then both aolng the straight line ending with the bottom hand after the front leg.

at 15 i wouldnt worry about hitting boundaries, 1 a ball in most forms of hte game at oyur age will see you getting a good score and if you are going for 1 a ball you shouldnt be taking any uneccessaryt risks such as swithc hit, sweeps, reverse sweeps or these crazy dil scoops.

learn to play proper cricket with a proper technique and you will move up the levels a lot easier.

cricket is about consistancy, not a few cameo innings'