Forehand Push

The forehand push is a defensive shot played against short, low balls.

Stance

• Start in the ready position.

Backswing

• Short backswing, bring your bat backwards and out to the side of your body.

• Bat angle is slightly open.

• Keep your wrist straight.

• Maintain a small gap between your elbow and your hip.

Strike

• The shot is played slightly to the side of your body.

• The arm moves forwards to meet the ball.

• The movement comes mostly from your elbow.

• The bat angle stays open throughout the shot.

• Take the ball at the peak of the bounce (or slightly earlier) and out in front.

Finish

• Follow through forwards and slightly downwards.

• The bat finishes pointing in the direction the ball has travelled.

• Return to the ready position.