Too much bottomhand?

[James90]

I always tried to use more top hand by only using the thumb and index finger on my bottom hand. Recently when I've had a net every ball hurts the tendon between my thumb and forefinger as it makes contact with the bat. I figure there's something wrong with my grip and I'm gripping it too tight and using too much bottom hand. The fact that I'm only using two fingers then increases the problem as that one tendon is taking most of the impact.

What should I do to fix this? I'm told the more conventional method is to use fingers 3, 4 and 5 only on the bottom hand but when I try this I end up switching my grip as the ball is bowled to how I feel comfortable.

Btw, there's nothing wrong with my top hand strength or technique. I'm fine when I do top hand work but when I'm facing quick bowlers I resort to my natural bottom hand dominant game.

(There's far too many opportunities to use a so don't bother)

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

"If your right hand is causing you pain, cut if offfff, cut it offfff."

 

[Nate]

One of my favourite posts on CricketWeb, ever. What a man.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

 

[James90]

Thanks for your help guys. Will take it on board.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Get someone to underarm you balls which you play back through the V with only your top hand. Do this regularly enough, and it will really help. Make sure that you keep your shape when doing it - hit the ball with the same body shape that you would if the bottom hand was there.

Do some throwdowns straight after that, and you may possibly even notice a difference straight away. But do this drill for a while, and it should help your top hand take control.