Week 1
Session Outline
This session focuses on building the foundation for an effective cover drive through both check and full swing variations. Players learn how to control the bat through the hitting zone, maintain balance at contact, and transition smoothly into a full, powerful swing.
The check swing helps reinforce precision, rhythm, and body control — teaching players to feel strong positions at impact. The full swing then builds on this by developing flow, timing, and power through the line of the ball.
Together, these drills improve a player’s ability to drive the ball with intent, consistency, and balance — key traits for confident, technically sound batting.
Activity 1
Activity 1: Underarms Full Swings Cover Drives
Duration: 10–15 minutes
Repetitions: 30–60 balls
Activity Overview:
This activity focuses on developing a strong, balanced cover drive using full swings from underarm feeds delivered from half-pitch distance. The batter works on rhythm, extension through the line, and maintaining balance through the shot. The goal is to create smooth, consistent contact by driving forward with intent and finishing in a controlled, balanced position.
Activity 2
Activity 2: Underarm Check Swings Cover Drives
Duration: 10–15 minutes
Repetitions: 30–60 balls
Activity Overview:
This activity focuses on developing rhythm, control, and balance in the cover drive using underarm feeds from half-pitch distance. The batter performs a check swing, working on a smooth, controlled motion that finishes in a relaxed O-shape position. The focus is on swing path, timing, and maintaining shape through the shot — creating clean contact without forcing power.
Activity 3
Activity 3: Cover Drives Underarms Decision Making
Duration: 10–15 minutes
Repetitions: 30–60 balls
Activity Overview:
This activity challenges the batter to make clear swing decisions while playing the cover drive. Using underarm feeds from half-pitch distance, the batter reacts to the line of the ball and chooses the appropriate swing type. For balls just outside the eyeline, the batter plays a controlled punch drive, focusing on balance and precision. For wider balls, the batter releases the hands with a full swing through the line of the ball. The focus is on reading line early, selecting the correct swing, and executing with rhythm and control.
Activity 4
Sidearms Cover Drive Swing Decisions
Duration: 10–20 minutes
Repetitions: 30–60 balls
Activity Overview:
This activity develops decision making and swing control under realistic pace using sidearm feeds delivered from the full length of the pitch. The batter reads the line of the ball and responds with the correct swing type — playing a controlled punch drive for balls just outside the eyeline, and releasing the hands with a full swing for wider deliveries. The focus is on early line recognition, clear intent, and executing the right option while maintaining balance and flow through the shot.