The secret behind playing the best cricketing shots as a batter is to master perfect balance. From the leg glance shot in the last post, today’s blog is all about learning one of the most exciting shots in cricket – the pull shot. Let’s begin.

The one thing that is common between the leg glance and the pull shot is balance. Ideally, when the ball is pitched short and is angled towards the middle and the off stump, the pull shot is the best choice. Also remember, for the pull shot, full extension of your arms is very important.

The best batting stance for the pull shot is to stay relaxed and balanced. With your head still and eyes level on the ball, focus on the bowler. Now, when you see the ball angled at the middle stump and pitched short, present the full face of the bat, take a stride forward and by rotating your hips, angle the bat towards the ground after the contact with the ball. This results in the perfect follow through as there are less chances of the ball edging any corner of the bat.

With a smooth follow through, direct the ball towards the square side of the wicket. Also ensure that you read the nature of the wicket and the bounce of the ball for the perfect execution of the pull shot.

For the next blog post, we learn the late cut in cricket.