How To Play The Front Foot Leg Glance
Enlarge
How To Play The Front Foot Leg Glance
How To Play The Front Foot Leg Glance. Slogging is not always the best option when you are at bat. Subtler shots like this leg glance can beat even the best field settings, and earn you some valuable runs.
Step 1: Lean forward
Lean towards the line of the ball with head and front shoulder, placing the weight on the bent front leg
Step 2: Swing the bat down
Bring the bat through as straight a path as possible, turning the bat face slightly towards the leg side Make contact with the ball in front of the front pad
Step 3: TOP TIP
Make sure your head is over the ball, with your weight on your front foot This will keep the ball on the ground, rather than flying dangerously in the air
Step 4: Control of the shot
Control the shot with the top hand, glancing the ball away. The top hand will help keep the ball on the ground