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[mattw]

I've also started to do this in the nets over the winter, I'm strong on the leg side and straight and my weaker area is certainly on the off side - In the nets it's worked very well for me and it's something I tended to do when I was trying to hit big towards the end of an innings last season with success.

One major thing I've noticed is that now I am closer to the ball on the offside, I have been cutting the ball well with less movement - all in all it's been a success and I will be taking this in to the season.

[Northern monkey]

Tried it at nets last week, ,didn't realise how far down leg I batted
Gonna try and stick with it,

[uknsaunders]

Tried it for a few nets now and though I am more off side of middle than actually off stump, it doesn't seem to cause any issued and I am finding it easier to play the off stump deliveries.

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[Buzz]

not sure about your guard, but all your weight is on your heels which won't help you in my view.

if you get your weight onto the balls of your feet, it will help your hips get into a more natural position and cause less stress on your back.

it will also allow you more time to play your shots as you will be able to move faster.

oh and as has been said above, it will also help you get your eyes over the off stump.

Hi Nick - you never commented on the above

Also I still think your idea of off stump is most people's idea of middle - so it isn't a surprise you find it easier than being miles outside the leg stump!

[GarrettJ]

i start on middle and go back and across with my back foot towards off. I probably end up on off.

[uknsaunders]

Hi Nick - you never commented on the above

Also I still think your idea of off stump is most people's idea of middle - so it isn't a surprise you find it easier than being miles outside the leg stump!

You are quite right but that stems from the bad back and a serious lack of mobility. Most people crouch in their stance and get their eyes over off stump. That has been tricky to do as my natural inclination is to stand very upright to avoid stress on my back. Things are further compounded by not wanting to stretch my front foot, which in turn restricts my movement. Hence the need to cover more of the stumps rather than rely on foot movement. The serious downside would be getting caught in front. However, it doesn't seem to be happening (yet) and my back is improving, with a natural upside of better foot movement. Given how fair outside leg I appeared to stand last season compared to where the bat was placed, I'm going to try middle and off early season.

Weight being on my heels has always been a problem for me so that's fair comment.

[ogroupleader]

Shouldn't you adjust your guard according to who is umpiring? The umpires are so bad in our comp if you get hit on the pads you're out. Taking guard outside leg is the only way.

[GarrettJ]

wouldnt it be a better idea to just hit the ball?

[uknsaunders]

Shouldn't you adjust your guard according to who is umpiring? The umpires are so bad in our comp if you get hit on the pads you're out. Taking guard outside leg is the only way.

Not sure that helps as you have to step further across your stumps to be hit outside off stick. Pretty much any movement across will put you right in front if you are not careful.