Batting Shots - Leg-Side Play | How To Correctly Score Runs Off Your Hips

Playing the ball on the hip line is one of the most challenging skills in cricket - whether you’re facing spin or pace. In this video, Raj Chaudhuri explains why so many young cricketers struggle with short balls and front-foot deliveries on the leg-side line, and how a common myth about batting being “side-on” can actually hold players back. Key topics covered: • Why the hip-line delivery is so difficult to face • How locking yourself side-on restricts access to the ball • The importance of moving the front hip out of the way • Adjustments against spin on a turning wicket • How to reduce the risk against backward short leg and leg slip • Playing the percentages in your favour This session is ideal for young cricketers, coaches, and parents looking to improve leg-side play and decision-making against both seam and spin. Watch now and learn how to unlock your hips and control the toughest line in cricket. CLICK FOR MORE CRICKET COACHING: https://www.fccaltd.co.uk/fcca-online Social Media: Facebook:   / firstclasscricketacademy   Instagram:   / fccacricket   Twitter:   / fcca_cricket