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[espocrespo]

Anyone know any good ways to improve timing

[Colesy]

I would've thought timing would depend on the pace of the pitch?

[Coach]

Lots of high quality match speed practice, good quality net practice or match practice if you can

[espocrespo]

thing is the track i play on, is so slow, its hard to time the ball, unless you slog and completely swing through the ball, drives are almost impossible unless its a full toss because it is so slow

[umz_786]

not sure but how about using a lighter bat? you would get into position earlier and be well set for the delivery

[Colesy]

On any pitch, once you have the pace, play the ball under your eyes - keeping you eyes level

[niceonechoppy]

Rob Key says a higher backift gives you more time when playing shots, and also aids with timing. I would say try check driving shots and focus solely on timing and placement rather than scoring quickly and smashing the ball around.

[roco]

i find closing my eyes helps

[ianbuchanan]

i agree with colesy, play the ball late under your eyes. and WATCH, THE, BALL!

[Simmy]

we have same problem on are track.. its low and slow so ur playing shots up in the air off the back of the bat etc... my only advice is to play ur self in carfully take a few overs to get used to the peace of the track and then once ur comftable go nuts...

end of day if ur gonna flash FLASH HARD!

[essexarsenal]

Best tip is just watch the ball closely, if you watch the professionals on tv you still see them talking to themself when the bowler is running in saying watch the ball, watch the ball. Also has your club got a portable net (one with wheels) just practice on the wicket so you get used to the pace, height etc. If not ask someone just to give you throwdowns and have a teamate in the covers were you can drive the ball and he fields it. Hope that helps!

[Buzz]

I will give some more help on this tomorrow, but this falls into 2 questions -
1 - are your timing issues to do with one type of pitch (slow and low, tennis ball bouncing/popping, or hard and fast?)
2 - are your timing issues to do with all pitches?

[Mr Cricket]

you must get in to a good position early and watch the ball on to the bat, nothing else can help you

[raymond.2]

Buy a better bat with more ping, perhaps even pro ping then you will middle everything.

On a serious note, i dont reckon theres much you can do as it mainly relies on good hand eye co-ordination.

All the pros seem to suggest watching the ball out of the hand, not just the general area... would help i imagine.

Could be down to a technical flaw... impossible to tell though... a steady and level head should help.

[uknsaunders]

one thing you can look into is using a bat with a lower middle.