Stance
The stance to take while standing up also varies with individual
preference, but a few points must be noted.
Take the stance with the left foot in line with the off stump or a
little outside so that you get the full view of the bowler in his run
- up. You should be just close enough, so that your gloves reach the
stumps even if you move a step sideways down the off side or leg side.
While in the stance, the pads or cap should not touch the stumps and
the head is steady & close to the off stump. If the batsman is taking
the middle or off stump guard, it is advisable to stand a bit wider.
Coming out of the stance:
As the bowler gets into the delivery stride, raise your hips slightly
and balance evenly on the balls of your feet.
After judging the line of the delivery, the knee must straighten
slowly and the moves to cover the line of the line, all the time
staying down.
After the ball pitches, the bounce has to be judged and the body
straightened so that the ball is gathered at about waist height.