Batting Mastery: Drives, Cuts, and Pulls
Stop guessing your shots. We break down the mechanics of every drive and pull using repetitive drills to fix your technique and build real muscle memory.
A classic batting drill to perfect the cover drive. I focus on getting the head, shoulder, and foot aligned to the ball for a technically sound shot.
This is a net session focused on overall batting skill improvement. The player is working on their timing and shot execution against different deliveries.
An on-drive drill using cones as a guide. This helps the player get their footwork right and meet the ball with a straight bat.
Old is gold. This is a basic cover drive drill, focusing on getting the fundamentals right: head over the ball, high elbow, and a smooth follow-through.
Backfoot training is essential for playing short-pitched bowling. This drill helps the player get into a stable position to play a powerful backfoot punch.
A pull shot training session. I believe old-school drills always give the best results, and this one is perfect for learning to control the pull shot.
On-drive training in progress. The cones help the player visualize the line and ensure their foot and bat come through straight.
About this collection
Don’t just look at the ball—get your alignment right. I focus heavily on the 'line of the ball' for every single drive. If your head, shoulder, and toe aren’t pointing the right way, you are losing control before you even make contact. We use specific cone drills and side-arm feeds to fix that gap between your eyes and your feet, ensuring your stance is solid before you play the shot.
The game isn't won by fancy shots; it is won by repeating the basics until you don't have to think about them. Whether you are struggling to keep the ball down on a cover drive or getting tangled up on a backfoot punch, the issue is almost always your setup.
The Drills We Use
We don't just net for an hour and call it a day. We use specific setups to force technical improvement:
- Cone Drills for Drives: I place cones to guide your stride, forcing you to step into the line of the ball. If you miss the cone, you miss the shot.
- Backfoot Training: We train on turf and concrete to simulate different bounce levels, helping you judge length for those cut shots and pull shots.
- Top Hand Control: Most players lose power because their bottom hand takes over too early. We do isolated drills to keep the top hand in charge, giving you better control and direction.
We train at our facilities in JP Nagar, Kothanur, and Ajjagondanahalli. My goal is to make your technique boringly consistent so that when the match pressure hits, your body does the right thing automatically. If you want to stop getting out and start scoring, we need to fix the foundation first.
Malaya Sahoo
Main hoon Malaya Sahoo. I believe in hard work, no shortcuts. If you are here to learn how to hit a ball with proper technique, we will get along just fine. I’ll make sure you understand the 'why' behind your stance.
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