Gurukulam Cricket Academy™

🏏 Batting Fundamentals – All Key Shots Explained 1. Defensive Shots Forward Defense: Played by stepping forward, blocking the ball with a straight bat, ensuring safety and balance. back foot  Backfoot Defense: Played by moving back and defending against shorter deliveries, keeping the bat close to the body. 2. Drive Shots drive Straight Drive: Classic shot played with a vertical bat, hitting the ball straight past the bowler. Cover Drive: Played by leaning towards the off-side and driving through the covers with precision. On-Drive: Similar to the straight drive but directed towards mid-on. Square Drive: Played square on the off-side, utilizing timing and placement. 3. Pull & Hook Shots Pull Shot: Played to a short-pitched ball, pulling it towards the leg side, usually between mid-wicket and square leg. Hook Shot: Played to a short ball rising above chest height, hooking it over the leg side boundary. 4. Cut Shots Square Cut: Played to a short, wid...