A between-ball routine
Dehradun Cricket Academy
https://dehraduncricketacademy.com/learn/between-ball-routine/

A between-ball routine is a short, repeatable way to return attention to the next delivery. It should help you prepare for a cricket decision, not become a ritual that makes you anxious if it changes.

Notice the previous ball
Acknowledge what happened briefly and identify any useful information. Separate the result from what you can do next; replaying the error repeatedly can crowd out preparation for the following delivery.

Choose one useful cue
Discuss a simple cue with your coach, such as watching the release or committing to the target. Keep it connected to an action you can control rather than a promise about runs or wickets.

Re-engage with the game
Check the situation, field or plan as appropriate for your role, then return attention to the delivery. A routine should fit the game’s pace and remain flexible when conditions change.

After an edge, a batter spends the next ball thinking only about the mistake. In review, identify one useful observation, then a cue for the next delivery. Judge the routine by whether attention returns to the game, not by demanding an immediate boundary.

Name / date
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What information from that ball is useful?
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Which controllable action deserves my attention now?
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Does this routine help me prepare or distract me?
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What did I try and what happened?
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Coach’s feedback and next step
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Video credit: Rajasthan Royals Academy UK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS9cInarh3A