Tactical - 1

RUNNING BETWEEN THE WICKETS

PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES OF RUNNING BETWEEN THE WICKET
When running between the wickets, the batsman should:

• Make the decision as quickly as possible on whether to run or not
• Communicate clearly with your batting partner with the calls 'Yes', or 'No', or 'Wait'.
• Run the first run hard
• Turn low, facing the direction of the ball, Place the bat over the batting crease and stay low to accelerate quickly into the next run

CALLING
Call clearly and support the call with a hand signal, if appropriate. The calls that should be used are 'Yes', or 'No', or 'Wait'.

RUNNING WITH THE BAT
Run with the bat held across the body, with the bottom hand holding the blade, to provide a balanced sprit- running position.

SILIDING THE BAT
Slide the bat into the crease when sprinting to avoid a potential run-out. With the bat held in the top hand, and weight projected forward, extend the bat towards the batting crease, with the side/edge of the bat landing before the crease and sliding over the crease. Ensure that it continues to slide until your feet are safely over the crease.