It’s called the front-foot hop, and here’s how it works. ... Track the ball, get into position, and start with your weight on your back foot. This shot requires a traditional neutral-stance ...

The front foot glance is more a deflection rather than a stroke because it relies on pace already on the ball. The placement comes from a flick of the wrists at the moment of impact, so the bat face ...

There's an element of risk when you play the shot, so read on to make sure you don't give your wicket away needlessly. Lead towards the line of the ball with head and front shoulder. Place the front ...