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[Slackie]

I know some batsmen have a preference to play with or against the spin. I have found that playing with spin is a lot easier as it reduces risk of a top edging it. Look at Hales' dismissal today and he was with the spin and still top edged it. It's all based on what your personal preference is.

[Blank Bats]

The kind of wickets you play on also needs to be considered. Especially if there is variability in bounce.

[trypewriter]

'For me, this is completely the wrong way to sweep. You can't sweep a yorker length outside leg stump. Sweeping is ALL about being able to pick up length. You always, always, always sweep on length. If you work out what your sweepable length is (full stretch in front of you - stick a ball on a cone and move it til you find it), you should then be able to sweep anything from a foot outside off stump, to a foot outside leg. Just a matter of where it gets hit... obviously the further outside off stump. the straighter it will go!'

'valid point but this plan may be too risky for non sweeper'

I agree with both of these points. My foot movement has always been absolute pants, yet against all the odds I can play the sweep quite naturally. For me it is really all about length, though due to my normal lack of foot movement the line has to be right for me too - around or outside leg stump.
There's just a certain length that has me almost over reaching and I find I'm down on one knee and sweeping it.
As has also been suggested, in my case I can go months without getting a delivery that draws me into the shot.

[400notout]

Thanks for the info so far.

Lot of useful points.

I'm primarily exploring it as a possible option as the ball doesn't come on consistently on some of the pitches I play on, so coming down the wicket is sometimes a difficult task.

Personally dont play spin very well, looking at using it as a get down the other end type shot to keep things ticking.

[The Palmist]

Personally dont play spin very well, looking at using it as a get down the other end type shot to keep things ticking.

I am no coach mate but unless you have practised a bit, do not use it as get away shot to off spin. There are other ways to tackle spin, watch watch watch and nudge i.e. play late.

[Bambooman]

I know some batsmen have a preference to play with or against the spin. I have found that playing with spin is a lot easier as it reduces risk of a top edging it. Look at Hales' dismissal today and he was with the spin and still top edged it. It's all based on what your personal preference is.

I'm not really qualified to comment on technique, but I would strongly advise wearing a helmet if you don't already. Sweeping is how I lost my 2 front teeth!