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Grip:   [ Description of the grip - Video ]

  • The grip on the bat should be such that they work together with flexibility to either play powerful strokes like drives, pulls and cuts or to play delicate shots like the glance, late cut etc.

  • The hands should be close together towards the top of the bat handle. The 'V' formed by the thumb and index finger of the top hand must be in line with 'V' of the bottom hand and this should be in a line between the edge of the bat and the splice.

  • This assists in playing on both sides of the wicket as well as of the back or front foot.

  • A slight shift in the position of either hand is acceptable, so long as the batsman is comfortable and it does not hinder his shots.


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