Activity

BATTING - Straight Drive

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BATTING - Straight Drive

Learning Outcomes

Understand when to play the straight drive.

Develop correct front-foot technique and balanced stance.

Present a straight bat face and control the ball on the ground.

Coordinate footwork, backswing, and weight transfer.

Lead the shot with the top hand for control and power.

Apply both front-foot and back-foot straight drive variations.

Maintain head-ball alignment for safe, accurate execution.

Description Of Activity

The straight drive is played on the front foot by easing the ball back in the opposite direction to the delivery.

An overpitched delivery to the middle or off stump is the perfect opportunity to play the straight drive.
Relax your body and assume a balanced stance.
Raise your bat with a high backswing.
Step forward with your front foot landing close to the pitch of the ball and toes in line with the delivery.
Bend your front knee and lean your weight forward.
Present the bowler with the straight face of the bat continuing upward in an arc.
Work with your top hand, leading with the elbow, and lend support with your bottom hand.
If the ball is pitching in good length, you can step out to drive it forward along the ground.
If it pitches on a good length, you can play a straight drive off your back foot.
You can also roll your wrist to let the bat continue in an arc over your front shoulder.

Equipment/Material Required

Cricket bat and ball