Block 2: Expanding the shot range (10 Weeks)
This week, players will develop their ability to strike the ball into the straight gaps—mid off and mid on—while facing spin. The focus is on recognising line, getting into strong positions, and executing controlled full swings through these key scoring zones.
These drills will help players build confidence with footwork, shot placement, and swing commitment when playing in the “V.” As always, the emphasis should be on committing fully to the swing while learning to place the ball with intent and balance.
By the end of the week, players should feel more capable of playing dominant straight shots against spin and understand how to shape their swing to target these areas consistently.
Activity 1: Spin Drop Feeds - Full Swing Mid off - Mid on
Duration: 5–10 minutes
Repetitions: 20–30 balls
Activity Overview:
In this activity, you will face spin drop feeds and aim to hit the ball on the ground between mid off and mid on using a full swing. This encourages clear footwork alignment, a long swing path through the ball, and clean contact along the ground between those straight scoring zones.
This is a valuable drill for practicing timing, body positioning, and learning how to extend through the line against spin bowling.
📺 Watch the activity video for a full explanation on how to complete the task.
Activity 2: Spin Underarms - Full Swing Mid off-Mid on
Duration: 10–15 minutes
Repetitions: 30–60 balls
Activity Overview:
In this activity, you will face underarm spin throws and aim to hit the ball along the ground between mid off and mid on using a full swing. This drill is designed to build your ability to control the ball into the straight gaps while maintaining strong balance and body alignment.
It helps reinforce footwork positioning and swing direction when playing against spin through the straight channel.
📺 Watch the activity video for a full explanation on how to complete the task.
Activity 3: Spin Throws Full Swings (Straight)
Duration: 10–20 minutes
Repetitions: 30–60 balls
Activity Overview:
In this activity, you’ll face spin throws and aim to hit the ball straight back past the bowler using a full swing. The objective is to connect cleanly through the line of the ball, developing balance, strong swing mechanics, and control into the straight channel.
This drill encourages players to transfer their weight into the shot and commit fully to the swing, helping develop confidence and power when playing against spin.
📺 Watch the activity video for a full explanation on how to complete the task.
Activity 4: Underarm Spin throws (Mid off-Mid on) Competition
Duration: 10–15 minutes
Repetitions: 30–60 balls
Activity Overview:
In this competition, you'll face underarm spin throws and attempt to hit the ball through the mid off and mid on gaps using any swing type—full swing, check swing, or alternating. The challenge is to alternate between the two gaps, continuing with the same target until you hit it cleanly, then switching to the other.
This drill builds gap awareness, shot control, and encourages players to experiment with different swings to find what works best for each delivery line.
Scoring System:
✅ 2 points to the player for successfully hitting the target gap
❌ 1 point to the coach if the player misses
🎯 First to 15 points wins
📺 Watch the activity video for a full explanation on how to complete the task.