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For instance, if you want to practice a straight drive by doing shadow batting, you can move the front foot forwards, bend the front knee, and swing the bat straight down in the direction of the bowler. The Duke and the SG have a more pronounced seam than the Kookaburra, which makes it easier for the spinners to grip the ball. The next ball came right in, angling into Rashid. Having negotiated two leg-side wides and after punching a wide one, Rashid couldn’t quite handle the searing heavy ball. It tied him up and dismantled his stumps, leaving little behind. It made Kohli hurl flying kisses at him. Soft plastic balls are ideal for training matches, friendlies or for junior matches to minimise any potential injuries.

The price of a bat does not reflect the potential longevity of the willow. In fact, the more expensive bats are made of softer willow & though they will outperform cheaper bats, they may not last as long. By then, Rashid had opened up: a widish delivery, smashed through covers. Pfft, easy. But that was the plan.

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It has been claimed the seams around the balls have been altered this year and that has led to them weakening. Just recently, the pink ball was used in the first test match under lights between New Zealand and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in November 2015. In fact, there is no other ball that has been through the same number of trials and testing like the pink ball. To have a comfortable reaction time, ensure you are at least 2 or 3 meters away from the wall. You can use either an overarm or an underarm action, which will eventually decide the height at which you will face the ball. Practicing with a partner will make the drill far convenient, as you don’t need to bother about switching your arm from a throwing position to a batting stance, and you will be more focused on the shots. All other products not listed, and any products out of this warranty period, will be assessed by the GCCC and the manufacturer on a goodwill basis.

England wouldn’t want to see him in a hurry, nor would the rest. Make him sit all you want, but when he’s out there, remember he is one of the best there has ever been. Pink has proved to have a great contrast for both day and night time games. Pink is also ideal because it has high visibility in all the stages of its natural deterioration. The pink Kookaburra turf ball is currently being used in trials around the globe.

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This is a very helpful drill, especially for amateur players. Once you are comfortable with stepping down and hitting the ball, you can ask your partner to throw the ball at you or go for the overarm bowling at full pace. 10. A Few Other Helpful Videos for Self-learning Short balls, especially the ones rising about chest or shoulder level need to play or dodge with the utmost care, while the batsman needs to decide in splits of a second.

Face – This area will cover from below the splice to roughly 10cm from the bottom of the bat. Hitting straight on the face, start on the grain on the far left. Work up & down this grain multiple times & gradually increase the force. Once you’ve reached a reasonable amount of force, move on to the next grain & work your way across the bat until you’ve covered the entire face. He added: "We are still being affected by Covid which also impacts the supply lines because we need cork, leather, rubber, linen and thread. The Kookaburra ball swings more than the Duke and SG balls in the 1st 20-30 overs, after which it goes soft and loses its seam and stops swinging. The Duke, on the other hand, doesn’t swing in the 1st few overs because of the lacquer on the ball. Once the lacquer on the ball wears off, the Duke starts swinging, and it swings for a much longer period than the Kookaburra or the SG. The SG, although quite similar to the Duke, hardly swings. Every bat must be either Oiled and/or have Extratec applied (if not already). Toe Protection is also a must! We generally advise these tasks to be completed prior to match use. Worth noting is the fact that the pink ball is made using the exact same process used to make the red turf ball. The only difference is that in the former, there is an extra layer of pink that is added to the standard lacquer finishing that is standard in all Kookaburra balls.

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A partner is mandatory here, to throw the ball towards you. Practicing in front of the stumps is optionally recommended. Practicing in the nets can be an added advantage here. How to Practice Playing the Short Balls at Home? Glance the mallet off the edges at a slight angle (never hitting into the edge). Here, you want to replicate the glancing motion of ‘an edge’ in a game. This will slowly make the edge rounder.