6 Tips for becoming an agressive batsman

Aggressive batsman can quickly score runs and easily put pressure on the bowler in any situation of the game.  Batting aggressively can be very fascinating for the batsman as well as very entertaining for the spectators. But batting is not an easy thing to do in a cricket field, be it any condition. Putting the ball away to the boundary consistently can come with lots of practice. Here are some tips to become good at this skill:

1.  Ideal Grip: A batsman must have the ideal grip to be able to play all the strokes properly. The ideal grip on the bat must be both the hands together at the handle of the bat. Make sure that your grip is neither too loose nor too tight. The correct grip allows you to bat with flair and also does not restrict you in playing any of the shots. Hold the bat the way you get a full powered swing: Hold the handle of the bat in the right place so that you comfortably get a full outstretched swing of the bat. Some great batsmen hold the bottom of the handle or some hold the top of the handle.  Hold it in a place that is very comfortable for you.

2. Strong Batting Stance: For aggressive batting, your stance should be strong and composed. A high back lift stance helps in improving your batting reflexes and gives extra power to the shots played.

3. Proper Footwork: Footwork is the most crucial aspect of batting and a batsman must have excellent footwork to play different kinds of shot. Get your feet moving while playing hard shots. If you move your feet towards the pitch of the ball you'll be able to transfer the weight of your back leg to the shot you'll play. This adds on as some extra power to your shots and also increases your chances of hitting the ball from the middle of the bat.

4. Position your head:  Head should be in the right position while playing shots. With a steady head you'll have more control on your shots and you'll improve your shot selection and placement.

5. Watch the ball: One way of perfecting your batting is through playing each ball according to its merit. It is not possible every time for a bowler to ball six good balls in an over and also it is very rare that you will receive six bad balls in an over. Remember it takes only one good ball to get you out. So watch each and every ball very carefully and watch out for the bad balls. Keep watching the ball in the bowlers hand till the ball is delivered. If you follow this meticulously you can very easily find out what type of ball the bowler is going to deliver. You can be prepared in advance to face the type of ball being bowled to you and then adjust your footwork and shots accordingly.

6. Follow Through: Finish your shot with a clean follow through. A good shot follow through gives perfect lift to the ball and prevents you from injuries.