Running between the wickets has never been more important. It has been a part of cricket since inception. However, at the beginning and for a long time thereafter, it was considered to be a mediocre player’s way of scoring runs since it was assumed that good batsmen would bisect the fielders and find the fence easily. With limited overs cricket both ODI’s and T20’s where every ball must count, good running has become a must have talent. It rotates the strike, reduces the pressure of hitting boundaries and does not let the bowler settle into a line and length. A number of good one day experts like Ajay Jadeja, Micheal Bevan, Jhonty Rhodes, Robin Singh excelled because of their running.
Want to master the art of running between wickets? Here is where you start!
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The non-striker must start moving when the bowler lands his back foot in the bowling stride. The bat has to be held in the hand closer to the bowler and your body must be facing the bowler so that you are aware of his movements. However, it is important to back up only to the point you can return easily if required, unless it is a do-or-die situation.
Who: For strokes in front of the wicket, the striker will call for the run. However, when the ball goes behind the wicket or at a place where the striker cannot see the ball, its the non striker who calls and the batsman responds. For the second run, the person running towards danger, that is in most cases towards the wicket keeper should call for the run.
It is important to remember that since the striker hits the ball and he is the best person to know the angle, speed and the distance on the ball.
How: If any of the batsmen wants to refuse a run, he must do so before setting off – loud and clear. There are only 3 universal calls with clear meanings:
Yes: Run
No: Don’t run, or stop and run back
Wait: Means go as far as you can without falling short if you were to run back. Use this if you want to check if you were able to pierce the gap in the infield.
Don’t use any other words or a combination like “wait no”, “wait on”, “stop”. Your current team mates may understand you, but if you progress to a better team, chances are you will be misunderstood. And that may cost you a career. So follow the right habits.
Run the fastest while taking the first run. Your first few steps set the speed for the entire run.
Within a third of the pitch length (about 7 yards) you will be at maximum speed.
For a quick single,
If you intend to run another,
Bat Position
Judging whether a run is on is a skill acquired with practice. You must consider
And all this is to be judged in a split second. An alert mind will always take better decisions. While batting with tail-enders, it is usually the batsman who makes all the running decisions.
Misfields, dropped catches are tricky situations where the mind is not focussed on running. It is best to avoid a run unless there is no risk, or the situation is compelling.
Running between the wickets involves two different batsmen. Each batsman has his own speed, own sense of judgement and own understanding of the game. To improve your running between the wickets it is important to have a good rapport with the other batsmen. Of course, misunderstanding can happen, especially if you are playing in a noisy stadium, however, a good rapport helps you predict your partners call.
Some golden rules of running
Happy Running!
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