IntermediateIn development
Pull Shot
The pull shot is a back-foot, cross-bat stroke played to a short-pitched ball, swinging it around to the leg side, typically between mid-wicket and square leg.
The batter rocks onto the back foot, gets inside the line of a short ball, and swings horizontally to dispatch it on the leg side, often along the ground or over the infield. Good balance and a quick read of length are essential; misjudging the bounce leads to a top edge. The related hook shot handles even shorter, higher deliveries.
Example
Seeing a short ball, the batter rocks back and pulls it square of the wicket to the leg-side boundary.
Related terms
- Front-Foot DefenceThe front-foot defence is a defensive batting stroke where the batter strides forward and blocks a good-length ball with a straight, angled bat to keep it down and safe.
- Cover DriveThe cover drive is an elegant front-foot stroke that sends a full ball outside off stump through the cover region, between point and mid-off.
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