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Lofted Drive:  


    Ganguly Plays a Perfect Lofted drive
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  • This is an effective attacking stroke and can be played from the crease or stepping down the wicket.

  • Here also the front foot goes towards the pitch of the ball, but the impact is further away from the front toe.

  • The head must not be lifted too early and the follow through must be full to help clear the inner circle of fielders.

  • At the time of impact the body must be balanced on both feet and the tendency to transfer weight on to the back foot must be avoided. Whether lofting or driving along the ground, the eyes must always follow the ball all the way to the bat and the urge to see the direction of the ball must be controlled.


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