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taking guard
« on: February 12, 2011, 04:47:52 PM »
Hi, just curious what other players do when taking guard -i am a right hander and i always go for middle and find myself often bowled or lbw. would this be improved by taking middle and leg or leg?
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Re: taking guard
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2011, 04:57:28 PM »
I take leg as I'm way stronger through the off side than the leg.
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Re: taking guard
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2011, 05:03:17 PM »
I find as a lefty middle is the best way forward, sometimes middle and off if a bowler is slanting across me or its 2020
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Re: taking guard
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2011, 06:00:44 PM »
Started off on middle moved on to middle & leg.  Might wanted to look at why you are being bowled / LBW (are you falling over/ pads in the line of the ball)

I have struggled with being LBW so changed to more upright to stop falling over & trusting my hands a bit more.  Rather than trying to be too correct.

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Re: taking guard
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2011, 06:13:36 PM »
Moved from middle to 2, couldn't be dealing with missing out on leg stump half volleys, hopefully gonna turn them into slightly move driveable deliveries!
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Re: taking guard
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2011, 06:29:21 PM »
I take middle as I think I am good on both sides of the wicket, and don't have a trigger, so Middle means that I can play all the shots I would like to. At least, that's what I hope/think... 8)
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Re: taking guard
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2011, 06:40:15 PM »
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Re: taking guard
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2011, 07:10:13 PM »
thanks all, will try a few different guards at nets and see which works best
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Re: taking guard
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2011, 08:12:10 PM »
I would recommend "shadow" batting in front of a mirror, work out where your leading eye is - ie over an imaginary off stump from that and then see where your feet are - that will then give you your guard.

Actually better than that, when you are at your next net session - just get a team mate to line you up...
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Re: taking guard
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2011, 08:26:00 PM »
Quote from: Buzz on February 12, 2011, 08:12:10 PM
I would recommend "shadow" batting in front of a mirror, work out where your leading eye is - ie over an imaginary off stump from that and then see where your feet are - that will then give you your guard.

Actually better than that, when you are at your next net session - just get a team mate to line you up...

I've read something along those lines this afternoon ;)
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Re: taking guard
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2011, 10:36:03 PM »
middle and leg for me....strong through off as my trigger movement is towards leg....bowlers try to bowl at my legs now tho :( as im sure a few people worked out the other week! 

need to come up with a new plan to counteract this! suggestions please ???

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Re: taking guard
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2011, 10:38:34 PM »
Right arm round to you Thomas :)
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Re: taking guard
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2011, 10:41:07 PM »
right arm over into the school for u joseph! lol

dont wanna over think things as tried that when i scored 56 all season with people trying to change my stance, grip, etc etc 2 seasons ago!
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Re: taking guard
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2011, 10:44:02 PM »
Quote from: Ayrtek on February 12, 2011, 10:41:07 PM
right arm over into the school for u joseph! lol

Owned Joe, haha. Are you really weak in comparison on the leg-side Tom. I guess you can put away the bad balls though? A case of defending stuff at your legs to piss the bowlers off, and then they'll bowl where you want, outside off...? Ask Buzz though, he'll know something!
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Re: taking guard
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2011, 10:45:44 PM »
Quote from: Ayrtek on February 12, 2011, 10:36:03 PM
middle and leg for me....strong through off as my trigger movement is towards leg....bowlers try to bowl at my legs now tho :( as im sure a few people worked out the other week! 

need to come up with a new plan to counteract this! suggestions please ???
Out of interest what is your trigger movement?
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