Cricket Basic Number 51 (Batting): Premeditating Doom

One of the most disastrous things a batsman can do is to premeditate which shot to play before the ball has even been bowled. Don’t premeditate what shot you would like to play or where you think the ball will be, instead be on guard against everything, expect everything, relax and concentrate on watching the ball. You should believe you can deal with whatever is bowled, be it a stock delivery or variety ball, a bouncer or a Yorker. Be prepared to go forward or back and across every ball. Be a leaf in the storm.