Backhand Drive

The backhand drive is an attacking stroke played against long or medium length balls.

Stance

• Start in the ready position.

Backswing

• Bring the bat backwards and down just in front of your waist.

• Slightly closed bat angle.

• Keep your wrist straight.

• Bat face points in direction of play.

Strike

• Arm moves forward to meet ball, and slightly up.

• Movement comes mostly from elbow and forearm.

• Bat angle remains closed throughout the shot.

• Hit the ball at the peak of the bounce and out in front of your body.

• Keep a small gap between your elbow and your body.

Finish

• Follow through, forward and upward.

• The bat should finish at about chin level and pointing where the ball has travelled.

• Return to the ready position.