● Choosing the shots
The batsman's job is to score as many
runs as possible.
But to build
an innings, a batsman needs sound judgement to work out which deliveries to
defend, leave or score off.
Even
top class batsmen give their wicket away because of poor shot selection, so
it's not an easy science.
The
batsman has approximately 12 shots to choose from either side of the wicket.
So
stroke selection depends on the line, length and speed of a delivery.
There are three
main lines: