Pull Shot
Advanced Batting Drill 1 – The Pull Shot
This is a cross-batted, attacking back-foot stoke played to a short delivery which is usually passing above the leg stump.
The version shown in these illustrations would be played against slow bowling. For faster bowling you may not have enough time to incorporate all the foot movements shown, but the position of the bat should be achievable.
This is a shot that can often be played in junior cricket because a lot of bowlers tend to bowl wide of leg stump.
This is a good scoring shot and if played correctly will keep the ball along the ground.
Try and follow the sequence and diagrams below which show you how to play the shot correctly.
Balanced - head still and eyes level
- Remember to start with a relaxed balanced stance. Your head should be still and your eyes level.
