How To Play The Square Cut
How To Play The Square Cut. If you get a ball outside your off-stump, you may be able play this attacking shot. Get it right, and a four is yours!
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Step 1:
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When to play
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You should play the square cut on a delivery which is short of a length on or outside the off stump
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Step 2:
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Lean backwards
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Lean backwards with your weight on the back foot
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Step 3:
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The back swing
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The bat should be taken back at about shoulder height
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Step 4:
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Extend your arms
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The bat is brought down and across, making contact with the ball at full arm extension. Keep the head still and roll the wrists forwards to keep the ball down
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TOP TIP
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Rolling the wrists on impact means that the ball stays down and you are less likely to get caught
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Step 5:
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The follow-through
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Follow through with the shot, leaving the weight on the back foot and the bat finishing over the front shoulder and behind the head
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Step 6:
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Ready to play