It’s about time to learn something different and interesting. The last post about back foot batting drills was definitely an important one because it gives an idea about perfecting your balance and technique. Today’s post is specifically about mastering on-drive and off-drive drills.

Remember, more than anything else, it’s important to focus on your technique, timing and accuracy as a batter. Today’s blog post is about on-drive and off-drive drills, which, to be honest, can be challenging at times.

For the on-drive exercise, ask your friend or your coach to stand on the leg side of the wicket, preferably near the batting crease. Now, as they drop the ball near the leg stump, take a stride forward with a balanced stance and strike the ball towards the long-on or the mid-on fielder. Remember to keep your eyes on the ball and extend your arms for the best follow through.

For the off-drive drill, ask your coach to shift over to the off side of the wicket. Now, when he drops the ball near the off stump, following the similar technique, take a stride forward, get your head on top of the ball and with a smooth follow through, strike the ball towards the extra cover and the mid-off fielder.

Practise hard as your position and foot movement is extremely important. For the next blog, we learn to bowl fast!