Activity
BATTING - Learn the Grip and Stance
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Batting
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Batting
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Batting
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Batting
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Batting
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Batting
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Batting
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Batting
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Batting
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Batting
BATTING - Learn the Grip and Stance
Learning Outcomes
Understands how to make the correct V-shaped grip with both hands.
Maintains a comfortable, relaxed grip for control.
Uses proper grip to support straight-bat shots.
Stands in a balanced, side-on position at the crease.
Keeps knees bent and weight on the balls of the feet.
Holds head steady with eyes facing the bowler.
Description Of Activity
Students practise forming the correct grip and getting into the correct batting stance using step-by-step cues. They repeat the sequence until they can do it smoothly and confidently.
Grip Setup
Make a V-shape with thumb and forefinger on both hands.
Place dominant hands V along the bats back ridge.
Place non-dominant hands V slightly toward the outside edge.
Hold bat relaxed not too tight.
Stance Setup
Stand side-on to the bowler.
Feet shoulder-width apart, on either side of the popping crease.
Knees slightly bent; weight on the balls of your feet.
Head steady, eyes level, looking at bowler.
Tap bat behind back foot to feel wicket position.
Repeat 5 times to build consistency.
Variations
For beginners (Class 3–5):
Practise with plastic bats.
Teacher models grip; students copy (“Follow the grip”).
Use mirror practice so students see themselves.
For intermediate (Class 6–8):
Add “quick stance” — students get into stance on teacher’s command.
Grip check partner activity.
For advanced (Class 9–12):
Add throwdowns after stance to test readiness.
Grip/stance correction under light pressure.
Coaching Tips
“Make a V with both hands.”
“Stand side-on.”
“Stay balanced.”
“Head steady, eyes forward.”
Equipment/Material Required
Cricket bats
Floor markers / cones
Stump or crease mark
Soft balls (optional)