In this episode of Cricket Matters, we dive into the fatal flaw most club cricketers have in their batting technique and why it’s holding them back from becoming more powerful and athletic at the crease. We unpack what this flaw is, why it happens, and how you can start fixing it today.

You’ll Learn:

• The hidden flaw in most batting stances – Why standing with your knees over your toes might feel powerful but actually puts you in a weak, unathletic position.
• The difference between a hinge and a squat – How confusing the two movement patterns is costing cricketers their balance, power, and shot range.
• Why glute activation is critical – Discover how failing to use your glutes limits your ability to generate force, move up and down the wicket, and hit big shots.
• Simple drills to retrain your hinge pattern – Practical exercises you can start immediately to unlock a stronger, more athletic batting stance.

Key Takeaways:

• Knees over toes is not an athletic stance. It restricts movement, weakens balance, and causes batters to fall over when trying to play shots.
• Most cricketers don’t hinge properly. Instead, they squat without realizing it, which limits their ability to generate rotational and hip-driven power.
• Glutes are the engine of batting power. Without activating them, you lose explosiveness, core strength, and the ability to transfer energy into your shots.
• The hinge is like a slingshot. Mastering it allows you to load up with tension and release power into your swing, rather than just relying on quads and calves.
• Correcting the hinge improves everything. From better balance to more powerful shot-making, retraining this pattern is essential for long-term cricket performance.

Quotes:

“Knees over toes when batting is the fatal flaw—it makes you unbalanced and unathletic.”

“Most players think they’re hinging, but they’re really just squatting.”

“Your hamstrings are the strings of the bow—you need to load them to release real power.”

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