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: Full Swing Cover Drives (Sidearms)
Duration: 10–20 minutes
Repetitions: 30–60 balls
Activity Overview:
This activity develops a fluent, powerful cover drive using sidearm feeds delivered from the full length of the pitch. The focus is on executing a full swing through the line of the ball, maintaining rhythm, balance, and a strong transfer of weight into contact. Feeds can be delivered overarm, with a sidearm, or by using a bowling machine to simulate realistic pace and trajectory. The emphasis is on smooth movement into the ball, clean contact, and finishing balanced after full swing extension.
Activity 4
Spin Throws Lofted (Straight) Full Swing
Duration: 10–20 minutes
Repetitions: 30–60 balls
Activity Overview:
This activity focuses on developing controlled cover drives using sidearm feeds delivered from the full length of the pitch. The batter performs a check swing, working on smooth rhythm, balance, and precise contact without completing a full follow-through. The emphasis is on staying strong through contact, maintaining shape, and feeling the ball off the middle of the bat. Feeds can be overarm, sidearm, or from a bowling machine, allowing players to adapt to realistic pace while keeping the focus on control and technique rather than power.