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[morgzy10]

I'd go with that. I like to cut but the biggest danger is trying it to everything. Often have to tell myself to play straighter and punch it off the back foot or front foot cut it. Problem for us shorter guys is everything looks like it can be cut but not driven 

im not short anymore, im now pushing 6ft 1

[Torque]

The advice other people have given you is good, also don't forget to watch where your head is going; make sure it isn't going to the offside causing you to fall over.

There was a how to in the cricketer last year about playing on the leg side. I recall Jonathan Trott saying to look to hit the ball as straight as possible (in front of square). It's well worth a read.

[lethalshrapnel]

Punchy backfoot cut in front of square is something you can usually only play against somewhat(relatively) slow bowling that is short and gives you width. Against any kind of decent pace and against a new ball most of your cuts should be going behind square. Or are you talking about a punchy backfoot drive between extra covers and point. That used to be a go to shot of mine when I was younger but I started getting out to it once I started playing quicker bowlers so i usually shelve it till some slower bowlers come on.

And, also, like Buzz said, 'looking to play a shot' is an orrible thing to do. Has led to my demise many many times.