How to play "Forward Defence"

A straight ball on a good length has to be treated with respect.

The principle of a forward defensive stroke is to block the ball rather than to score runs.

Every batsman needs a solid defense to build big scores.

  

STEP 1

      The head and front shoulder should lean into the line of the ball with the front leg taking a stride towards the pitch of the ball, bending to take the weight.

      The back leg remains straight.

STEP 2

      The bat should swing down and make contact with the ball beneath the eyes, with the face of the bat angled towards the ground.

STEP 3

      The bat should be slightly forward of the front leg and close to the pad.

      Raise the heel of your back foot and hold your finishing position rather than following through.