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[NathRobbo88]

It's nothing to do with your technique but I thought I'd point out, you have the pads on the wrong way round.

[Nickauger]

I would say you are a little too frenetic when waiting for the ball... you bob around a little bit. My advice would be to get as still as possible at point of delivery. I would also (in the first video), be coaching any player I work with to be standing up tall and punching some of the balls that you're facing through the covers. Some of therm look slightly too close to your body to be cutting. Also there is no weight transfer, as Dave says you plant a little bit and flay! Try to get back and across, the cut is the only shot where your weight should not be on the front foot, and should go with the shot.

[ProCricketer1982]

Does it just connect onto the top bit then? Thought you were gonna send a text before you had a bat haha

hahahah. Now that would be 'relaxed'! You get an arm that just slots on the legs and then it literally sits above the machine. It barring the supports and a cable to give it power that's all that touches the normal machine. I'll do a picture of the set up next time just to show how it works and sets up.

Oh god, I thought I was learning so much.. Liking the fact in a way I've got lots to work on though . No feet and standing and flaying.. That has to change, time to do more back foot work outs I think.

[procricket]

Front foot it more noticeable is he plant on he front foot mate

[Marc28]

You seem very strong on the cut shot per video 1, but you seem quite bottom handed when it comes to playing straight, something i know only too well.
During my first net on saturday i had a quick lesson with a former derby player who tried to get me when playing straight to use a sort of bubble just outside the crease and make sure i only played straight drives when the ball entered this area and also to make sure i hit the ball down first as you would if you moved over the shot you want to play.
aside from that you look a very strong offside player

[ProCricketer1982]

keep em coming guys. My poor notepad is taking a bashing but all in a good cause. You do know that this means I'll be training pretty much daily again to iron this stuff out in the next few weeks!!

[Marc28]

could i ask where u net as i could use the practise alot as well as my lesson coach said i need to work on my leg side batting

[ProCricketer1982]

could i ask where u net as i could use the practise alot as well as my lesson coach said i need to work on my leg side batting

Cheltenham Leisure Centre, indoor cricket hall. Do you live close?

[Marc28]

derby so probably not

[ProCricketer1982]

derby so probably not

Yeah, not so much. Must be others here from the Derby area though?

[thecord]

I am not good enough to give any constructive criticism but would love to learn to play the super casual one handed cut shot!

[ProCricketer1982]

I am not good enough to give any constructive criticism but would love to learn to play the super casual one handed cut shot!

pure luck 

[Marc28]

derby to cheltenham is two hours so not too bad, but i am struggling for nets round here, so maybe we'll have to arrange something

[ProCricketer1982]

derby to cheltenham is two hours so not too bad, but i am struggling for nets round here, so maybe we'll have to arrange something

You find your way here buddy and I'll sort the nets and some refreshments

[SOULMAN1012]

I am just the other side of the Dartford Tunnel so i may be up for joining you for a net some time mate?

In terms on your net i though you were ver low and crouched when it started but you stand up tall at point of gelivery which is good. All in all apart from the odd poor shot which as you say you seem to be aware of it all appeared to be quite good. the guard thing in doors can be hard as you can mark it. I take a plaster in with me and get someone to give me my guard then stick it to the floor as its about the width of the toe of the bat.