Grip
- Make a V-shape between the thumb and forefinger of your dominant hand and align its point with the ridge on the back of the blade.
- Do the same with your non-dominant hand, but with the v-shape aligned slightly towards the outside edge.
Stance :
- For a right-handed batsman, the left hand should be above the right hand both positioned close together.
- Take your guard by marking the line where the stump of your choice would intersect the crease.
- Get into a side-on stance with your feet about a foot apart on either side of the popping crease and apply weight on the balls of your feet.
- Bend your knees just enough so that you are ready to spring forward or step back.
- Tap the bat behind your back foot so that you’re aware of your relative position to the wicket.
- Make sure you don’t lean on your bat when you ground it.
- Hold your head steady with the eyes leveled and facing the bowler.
