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Lou9490

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playing shots with a straight bat
« on: July 02, 2013, 07:32:18 PM »

struggling playing shots with a straight bat as i feel ive got to always swing as hard as i can and it ends up with my posture going all over the shop as well as my head. wondered if theres any tips so i can play with a straight bat confidently
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Re: playing shots with a straight bat
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2013, 07:55:57 PM »

have someone help you with some drop feeds.
start with your top hand on the bat only.

work on a punch not a whack.

it will take a while and a change of mindset.

also check your grip isn't too strong with your bottom hand
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Re: playing shots with a straight bat
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2013, 08:00:59 PM »

have someone help you with some drop feeds.
start with your top hand on the bat only.

work on a punch not a whack.

it will take a while and a change of mindset.

also check your grip isn't too strong with your bottom hand

Dominant upper hand helps me keep shots more controlled but the problem I experience is that it can sometime make the bat turn a little bit in my hand.
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Re: playing shots with a straight bat
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2013, 08:08:07 PM »

especially when i try to hit the ball in the air my head goes up and i dont keep my eye on the ball. if i can get this area of my game in check ill be a well rounded player
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Re: playing shots with a straight bat
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2013, 08:16:24 PM »

especially when i try to hit the ball in the air my head goes up and i dont keep my eye on the ball. if i can get this area of my game in check ill be a well rounded player
Have to focus on seeing the ball make contact with bat and practice practice practice.
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Re: playing shots with a straight bat
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2013, 09:11:15 PM »

especially when i try to hit the ball in the air my head goes up and i dont keep my eye on the ball. if i can get this area of my game in check ill be a well rounded player

Don't try to hit the ball in the air. Keep it on the ground.
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Re: playing shots with a straight bat
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2013, 09:34:10 PM »

As an old pro I knew used to say, a six is a mishit four .

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