How to Bat Against Fast Bowlers

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Be Psychologically prepared.

   Cricket, like many other sports is highly reliant on mental attitudes.
   
   Being mentally ready includes: getting all your gear ready the night before, and waking up well rested, eating well, keeping yourself hydrated ,getting at least 8 hours of sleep and take sometime to prepare your mind for the game ...
2. 2

   Step 2: Have your batting gear ready (have the right size bat

   , Tell him/her to start off at a medium pace, then work his/her way up to a faster pace, until he is bowling as fast as (s)he can. ,, After saying 'well done' to the batsman who got out.
   
   Go over to your teammate and ask him how this bowler bowls. ,,,,, Play confidently.
3. 3

   Step 3: pads that fit

4. 4

   Step 4: comfy shoes etc.)

5. 5

   Step 5: Before the match

6. 6

   Step 6: get a bowler to bowl to you.

7. 7

   Step 7: If the option is available

8. 8

   Step 8: you may want to bat

9. 9

   Step 9: fifth or sixth

10. 10

    Step 10: so you'll be more likely to face spinners or medium pacers.

11. 11

    Step 11: Once you are called up to bat

12. 12

    Step 12: walk out with confidence and looking up towards the pitch.

13. 13

    Step 13: Take your stance after checking the fielders positions and setting up your own.

14. 14

    Step 14: When the bowler runs in

15. 15

    Step 15: keep your head still and focus on the ball (or the hand with the ball in it).

16. 16

    Step 16: As he bowls

17. 17

    Step 17: don't play too aggressively (unless the situation needs you to hit out or get out).

18. 18

    Step 18: After he bowls

19. 19

    Step 19: keep your head up

20. 20

    Step 20: check the pitch for the hardness and get ready to face again

21. 21

    Step 21: until your comfortable with playing an attacking shot.

22. 22

    Step 22: Don't afraid if the ball swings or moves too much.

Detailed Guide

About the Author