Batting grip
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Ripping-LegBreak
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Re: Batting grip
thats it im gonna go UNORTHODOX, i already got a unorthodox release for my leg break and my cup for catchiing is unorthodox with the bottom of my palms facing together with fingers upwards,
thats it im gonna go UNORTHODOX, i already got a unorthodox release for my leg break and my cup for catchiing is unorthodox with the bottom of my palms facing together with fingers upwards,
mas cambios
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Re: Batting grip
We had 3 pairs of those in the kit bag when I was at school!
As for grip, if the recommended method doesn't work for you then try something else, but make it still gives you the range of movement needed so that you can actually play all the shots.
Stumped said:
We had 3 pairs of those in the kit bag when I was at school!
As for grip, if the recommended method doesn't work for you then try something else, but make it still gives you the range of movement needed so that you can actually play all the shots.
Re: Batting grip
After coaching Junior cricket for a while, if I could only teach batsmen one thing it would be the orthodox grip.
Those that get the orthodox grip right the earliest (See Jonesy picture back a page), and learn to play the full range of shots using it, are the ones who develop into the better batsmen. Those that don't are usually destined to become bowlers.
Certainly early on those that grip with the bottom hand under, the most common mistake (baseball style), do well because they hit harder across the ball. (The grip is usually because they are trying to swing a bat too big for them- which I feel is the biggest mistake Junior cricket parents make.) But, by the time the bowlers start to deveop at 12/13 their time is limited.
I think that once you feel comfortable with an orthodox grip, and can play all the shots, their is scope to move the hands around a bit to suit your style but i'd certainly encourage every kid to keep it orthodox early on.
After coaching Junior cricket for a while, if I could only teach batsmen one thing it would be the orthodox grip.
Those that get the orthodox grip right the earliest (See Jonesy picture back a page), and learn to play the full range of shots using it, are the ones who develop into the better batsmen. Those that don't are usually destined to become bowlers.
Certainly early on those that grip with the bottom hand under, the most common mistake (baseball style), do well because they hit harder across the ball. (The grip is usually because they are trying to swing a bat too big for them- which I feel is the biggest mistake Junior cricket parents make.) But, by the time the bowlers start to deveop at 12/13 their time is limited.
I think that once you feel comfortable with an orthodox grip, and can play all the shots, their is scope to move the hands around a bit to suit your style but i'd certainly encourage every kid to keep it orthodox early on.
Re: Batting grip
Jacko, those stats don't surprise me. I've seen local representative juniors at 13/14 yrs old in the nets and nearly all of the batsmen have grip or set up issues. Right grip, right set-up = less risk = last longer = more runs.
i noticed someone mentioned that the grip pictured back a page was uncomfortale. The most comfortable bat that I have picked up was one from Laver and Wood (75% sure) which had a oval rather then round handle. Sat nicely in the V's, and teaches you how to get the orthodox grip because it feels uncomfortable to grip it any other way. Anyone use one for any length of time?
Jacko, those stats don't surprise me. I've seen local representative juniors at 13/14 yrs old in the nets and nearly all of the batsmen have grip or set up issues. Right grip, right set-up = less risk = last longer = more runs.
i noticed someone mentioned that the grip pictured back a page was uncomfortale. The most comfortable bat that I have picked up was one from Laver and Wood (75% sure) which had a oval rather then round handle. Sat nicely in the V's, and teaches you how to get the orthodox grip because it feels uncomfortable to grip it any other way. Anyone use one for any length of time?
mas cambios
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Re: Batting grip
I find that the oval shape handle is very comfortable and I have to say that changing to a bat with one, as well as sorting out my back swing/grip has improved my batting a lot.
I find that the oval shape handle is very comfortable and I have to say that changing to a bat with one, as well as sorting out my back swing/grip has improved my batting a lot.
mas cambios
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Re: Batting grip
They are becoming increasingly popular, most companies will have bats with an oval handle in the range.
You can sort of replicate it by adding a half grip, but it's not quite the same.
They are becoming increasingly popular, most companies will have bats with an oval handle in the range.
You can sort of replicate it by adding a half grip, but it's not quite the same.