Cricket Basic Number 104 (Batting): Keep Watching the Ball | Cricket coaching, fitness and tips

Cricket Basic Number 104 (Batting): Keep Watching the Ball

104. Keep your eyes on the ball for as long as possible when ducking – move as late as you can by watching the ball as far as you can. The ball slows down dramatically after bouncing so don’t panic on short balls if you haven’t immediately picked it up in flight – chances are you will with plenty of time to watch it still and decide whether to take avoidance or hit the ball.