Batting (cricket)

In the sport of cricket, batting is the act or skill of hitting the cricket ball with a cricket bat in order to score runs without getting out.

Batting skills

Given the goals of batting, a batsman must possess good hand-eye coordination, reflexes, strength, running speed, sound judgment, and of course knowledge of cricket rules and an understanding of cricket strategy and tactics.

Related Topics:
Reflexes - Strength - Running

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These basic skills are put to use in specific actions such as:

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• Preventing the ball from hitting the wicket (which would result in the batsman being out bowled).
• Avoiding being hit in the legs in front of the wicket (which may result in the batsman being out leg before wicket).
• Avoiding hitting catches to any fielders (which would result in the batsman being out caught).
• Avoiding being hit by the ball in a way that might cause injury.
• Hitting the ball with the bat with precise placement, timing, and strength to avoid fielders.
• Judging when it is safe to take a run, and taking the run.