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e. Drive

Aggressive batting is always exciting for the audience. A forward
drive is taking a step forward and covering a greater distance outside
the popping crease.

f. Hook Shot

In order to hit a hook shot in cricket, a player needs skill. The player
has many challenges in this kind of stroke. A hook shot is played
when the bowler's short pitched ball bounces away from the batsman.
While hitting the hook shot, the batsman should also be able to swing
the bat quickly in the air along with turning his arms and legs fast.

g. Cut Shot

A stroke cut shot is played by the batsman on a short pitched ball by
the bowler.

B. Bowling

Bowling is the action of a bowler tluowing the ball towards the stumps
on a wicket pitch. Bowling skill is used to prevent the bats111en from
scoring too many runs. Now, Practise son1.e bowling skills.

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a. Run-up

Bowling requires a bowler to run at a certain pace. In order to run up
well, the speed of the run must be managed.

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