The main focus here is on the BOTTOM hand, and that there are only 2/3 fingers really gripping the bat. This is VERY important! Keep an eye on the youngsters' hands when they bat!

This video shows some good examples of some of the shots that we practiced this week. Show the clip to your players and ask them to identify the shots. We played the Forward Defensive (Blok), the Off-Drive/Cover-drive (Dryfhou), the Cut (Kaphou) and the Pull (Trekhou).

Things to look for when they replicate the shots are:
1) Foot movement
2) Body/Weight Distribution (body coming forward or back, not just the foot)
3) Extension of the arms with drive, cut and pull

Another great drill for frontfoot play. Focus on getting the weight/shoulder forward (towards the ball)!!!