Vertical Bat Strokes
Vertical bat or straight-bat shots can be played either off the front foot or the back foot depending upon the anticipated height of the ball at the moment it reaches the batsman. The characteristic position of the bat is a vertical alignment at point of contact. Vertical bat shots are typically played with the batsman's head directly above the point of contact so that he is able to accurately judge the line of the ball. At this point the bat can either be stationary and facing straight back down the wicket - known as a block or defensive shot; angled to one side - known as a glance or deflection; or travelling forwards towards the bowler - known as a drive.
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