Batting against outswing Dehradun Cricket Academy https://dehraduncricketacademy.com/learn/playing-outswing/ Outswing takes the ball away from the batter in flight. A useful batting response begins with watching its path and deciding which deliveries require a shot, rather than chasing movement away from the stumps. Watch the path Compare the initial line with the path as the ball approaches. Judge the movement you can see; a bowler’s reputation does not mean every delivery will swing by the same amount. Keep the leave available Discuss your off-stump awareness with your coach. Choosing not to play is an active decision when a delivery is safely outside your scoring and defensive needs. Stay balanced when playing Observe whether your head and hands follow a suitable ball together. Reaching with the hands alone at a ball moving away can make the outside edge harder to protect. A delivery starts outside off stump and continues away. Before analysing a technical adjustment to the bat, discuss whether a shot was needed. This prevents spending a session repairing contact on balls that your match plan would sensibly leave alone. Name / date ________________________________________________ Which initial line is making me play? ________________________________________________ Do I understand where my off stump is? ________________________________________________ Am I reaching after the ball has moved away? ________________________________________________ What did I try and what happened? ________________________________________________ Coach’s feedback and next step ________________________________________________ Video credit: Rajasthan Royals Academy UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_mibtWU-VA