Batting

The pull is played to a short pitched ball coming at a height from the knee up to the stomach, which could be in any line from the off stump to outside the leg stump.

Basically the shot is played by moving the back foot towards the stumps to get inside the line of the ball and opening it up so that the body is facing the bowler squarely.

The bat comes down from a high back lift and the ball is struck with the arms extended at a point in front of the body. As the stroke is executed, the body weight should transfer from the back foot on to the front with a complete turn of the shoulder and the follow through is with a roll of the wrists to keep the ball down.

The weight should finish on the front foot. The head is kept still with the eyes focussed on the ball and you should more early to avoid getting cramped.

Your aim depends on the line of the delivery. If the ball is on off stump the aim of the shot should be towards mid on, through mid wicket if it is on middle stump and through square leg or long leg for a delivery in line with the leg stump or outside it.

This is a cross bat shot and early movement, keeping your eyes on the ball all the time, a quick downswing from a high back lift and the transfer of weight with a turn of the body are the important points to note.

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Stance
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Taking Guard Defensive strokes
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The Pull
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