In some horrible form with the bat

[falloutboy]

Hi,
I'm in a complete rut at the moment with the bat. Two ducks in a row, no score about 4 in the last 5 innings. I put hours of work a week into this game. In particular I struggle with picking up the length of the ball and the mindset of my innings. Any drills/advice? No idea where to go at the moment

 

[honestbharani]

Hi,
I'm in a complete rut at the moment with the bat. Two ducks in a row, no score about 4 in the last 5 innings. I put hours of work a week into this game. In particular I struggle with picking up the length of the ball and the mindset of my innings. Any drills/advice? No idea where to go at the moment

Hi KL Rahul,

I will start by looking to improve my strike rate.

 

[falloutboy]

Hi KL Rahul,

I will start by looking to improve my strike rate.

Good response. However, even he scores a boundary.

 

[Daemon]

It’s all mental. Switch it up, don’t practice at all and just have a few throwdowns, drink heavily the night before, etc

 

[indiaholic]

Agree with Daemon, a break might help. Maintain your fitness but stop obsessing over the game. Play a game with players a level below whatever you are facing now..

 

[honestbharani]

To give a serious response, just try hitting the ball well off any type of bowling or even bowling machines or just the wall. Middling a lot of balls always gives you confidence and then slowly increase the level of pace and quality of the bowling you are facing.

 

[sledger]

Yeah agree with the worm, just don't play/ practice at all for a while, after a few days without any action you'll get it up in no time

 

[Son Of Coco]

Ask to bat 11. Make sure you remain not out. Tell everyone after the game how you were robbed by the useless **** at the other end who let you down again.

 

[cnerd123]

My advice would be the opposite - focus on spending time at the crease and don't think about the runs

 

[Daemon]

My advice would be the opposite - focus on spending time at the crease and don't think about the runs

Yes but you’re an awful batsman

 

[sledger]

He's also just awful generally

 

[Victor Ian]

It's always good to try and improve but don't lose sight of the fact that there is a good chance you are just **** and always will be.

 

[The Great One]

Hi,
I'm in a complete rut at the moment with the bat. Two ducks in a row, no score about 4 in the last 5 innings. I put hours of work a week into this game. In particular I struggle with picking up the length of the ball and the mindset of my innings. Any drills/advice? No idea where to go at the moment

During my playing days which are long in the past now, I got into a rut a few times.

I found time in the middle by playing a long innings was the best cure.

I asked to open the batting so I wasn't sitting around using up nervous energy waiting to bat. Normally I batted 4 or 5. From there I concentrated on getting the basics right, in particular my footwork. 80 to 90% of batting slumps revolve around footwork. Often at the top of the order you get a few loose balls to put away. Gradually my timing and confidence returned.