Cricket Coaching

LESSON PLAN 8

Pull Shot

PULL SHOT

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LESSON Sequence

LESSON PLAN 8 introduces the PULL SHOT and a pivoting movement pattern that allows the player to remain inside the line of the ball.

This session also builds on the footwork and snap & wrap swing movement patterns developed in the Cut Shot (Lesson Plan 6).

Duration: 30 minutes

AIM

of Lesson Plan 8

Build on the skills developed for the Cut Shot

Introduce:

Pull Shot

CONCEPTS

to be introduced & developed

There are NO new concepts in this Lesson Plan, however a pivot movement is introduced.

Previous concepts developed:

Balance
Stable base
Snap & wrap swing
Hitting zone in front of body
Timing
Back & across footwork

COACHING

Language

Lift / Step / Snap / Wrap / Pivot

Finish inside the ball

KEY Points

to be discussed with player

The PULL SHOT has 2 categories – the Easy PULL SHOT (learnt in this Lesson Plan) and the True PULL SHOT which is more advanced

The Hitting zone for the PULL SHOT is in front of the body

Staying side on at impact and NOT rotating the hips or shoulders

Player to pivot inside line of ball after impact

When running each lesson, check the setup and setup routine for each ball

BUCKETS 1 & 2

Reinforce

CUT SHOT

10 minutes

BUCKETS 1 & 2

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CUT SHOT –

REAL TIME

CUT SHOT–

REAL TIME

WATCH SLOW MO VIDEOS

AIM

To reinforce:

Movements associated with playing the CUT SHOT (as per Lesson Plan 6).

METHOD

Deliver balls suitable for the CUT SHOT

Provide feedback and correction as required

COACH TO FOCUS ON

Back foot only moves – front foot maintains position

Hips remain side on – NO hip or front heel rotation

Bat face open at contact

Horizonal number '9' position

Full snap & wrap through the ball

Contact in line with back hip

Bucket 1

BUCKET 3

Observe

PULL SHOT

5 minutes

BUCKET 3

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PULL SHOT –

REAL TIME

PULL SHOT –

REAL TIME

WATCH SLOW MO VIDEOS

AIM

Coach to OBSERVE only

Allow the player to get a feel for the sort of delivery that a PULL SHOT can be played to.

BUCKET 4

Introduce

PULL SHOT

5 minutes

BUCKET 4

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PULL SHOT –

REAL TIME

PULL SHOT –

REAL TIME

WATCH SLOW MO VIDEOS

AIM

To introduce & establish:

Movements associated with playing the PULL SHOT including the footwork movement pattern and the pivot movement inside the line of the ball

Coaching Language

–

Lift / Step / Snap / Wrap / Pivot

–

Finish inside the ball

METHOD

ESTABLISH

Establish the movements associated with playing the PULL SHOT (refer to Essential Skill 6 if required)

If required, refer back to the CHECKLIST tab in this section

DISCUSSION

Discuss the importance of the Hitting zone and the correct contact point being in front of the body

Discuss that a full snap & wrap swing (horizontal Number '9' position) ensures acceleration through the ball

NOTE

The pivot movement inside the line is very important to develop:

A correct technique keeps (young) players moving inside (and away from) the line of the ball, thereby reducing their chances of being hit (which may affect the player's confidence)

Use of a tennis ball is recommended while a player develops the pivot movement and the contact point – underarm throws from half way with a harder ball can also be used while developing the movements

WATCH & REPEAT

Demonstrate the movements associated with playing the PULL SHOT (or show Videos and Frame by Frame sequence in Essential Skill 6)

Player to repeat the movements WITHOUT hitting balls – correct as required

Introduce COACHING LANGUAGE

The below Coaching Language reinforces movements and concepts of the PULL SHOT (and creates a common 'language' between player and coach):

Lift / Step / Snap / Wrap / Pivot
Finish inside the ball

BEGIN

Once the movements have been established (and practiced), the player is to begin hitting balls

Provide feedback and correction as required

BUCKETS 5 & 6

PULL SHOT

Develop

10 minutes

BUCKETS 5 & 6

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PULL SHOT –

REAL TIME

PULL SHOT –

REAL TIME

WATCH SLOW MO VIDEOS

AIM

To develop:

Movements associated with playing the PULL SHOT

To reinforce:

Pivot movement whilst playing the PULL SHOT

Coaching Language

METHOD

CONTINUE

Continue to deliver balls for the PULL SHOT

If required, refer back to the CHECKLIST tab in this section

Provide feedback and correction as required

COACH TO FOCUS ON

Back foot: Smaller step back & across
Pivot to finish inside the line of the ball
Bat face open at contact
Full snap & wrap through the ball
Contact in front of body

PROGRESSION

If the player is progressing well – for the final set of the session, increase the speed of the bowling machine slightly

BUCKET 1

LESSON PLAN 9

Front Leg Glance

BATTING ESSENTIALS

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