Cricket Tutorial: How To Hit Cover Drive

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A cover drive is a shot in cricket in which the ball is hit through the covers.

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The shot is easier to play on a fuller delivery outside off stump.

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To play this shot, get into a balanced stance first.

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The backlift needs to be high to gain momentum.

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Right when the ball is about to land, position your front foot near the line of the ball.

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This is when the bat follows the front foot and a drive comes out right after the ball is pitched.

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Move your weight behind the ball and swing a straight bat along the line of the shot.

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