Batting Basics
Front Foot Drive
In this chapter, you will learn the batting basics of the “Front Foot Drive”. Session purpose and what to develop are also outlined below the video.
Click on the chapter points on the Video time bar (or Hamburger menu for mobile devices) below to go direct to the progression level you need.
- Hit From A Tee
- Hit A Dropped Feed
- Hit A Bobble Feed
- Hit Through Target Cones
- Hit An Overarm Hardball Feed
- Hit Through Target Cones
Session Purpose & What To Develop
Purpose
- To play the Front Foot Drive with greater confidence and control as you progress through each progression level
- To choose and use an appropriate ball feed for each progression to help develop this shot correctly
What To Develop
- A good set-up, balance, rhythm and timing
- Body and weight transfer going towards and through the line of the ball
- Full face of the bat on ball strike with a nice crisp sound
- High front elbow and bent front knee
- A firm base and level head position throughout the shot
