The back foot defense is played to block the ball rather than to score runs

• It is usually played to a fast delivery that falls short of good length and rises to the stumps with a high bounce.
• Relax your body and assume a balanced stance with your eyes level.
• Move your back foot towards the stump and shift your front foot to meet the back foot.
• Raise your front elbow and swing the bat with its face angled down so the ball pitches right in front of you.
• Hold your position instead of following through and hit the ball down with a relaxed grip.