To gain power by hitting the ball near the boundary, a batsman would approach the bowler during the delivery. This technique is called dancing or down the pitch. The batsman would either skip once or twice down the wicket just to gain leverage against the opposing team. If a ball is driven near the edge of the boundary, it limits the movement of the fielder, thus earning the batsman more runs.
How Down the Pitch Works?
While the bowler prepares to bowl the ball, a batsman would also take a few steps down the pitch before taking a run. The down the pitch technique is to gain momentum when hitting the ball. The force of the batsman has more power giving them the opportunity to make runs and increase their score. There is a specific cricket pitch area in the cricket playing field. It is demarked by wickets, which is about 20 meters long. To gain a score, the batsman needs to hit the ball so that he can make a run.
Effective Method in Down the Pitch
When performing down the pitch, the batsman has to ensure that he does this technique correctly. Otherwise, he will lose the chance of hitting a ball and scoring a run. To effectively perform down the pitch, the batsman needs to use their feet and keep it sturdy to gain the correct momentum when hitting the ball. The batsman needs to keep their balance on point once they get in contact with the ball. As a result, the batsman will put the pressure back towards the bowler, specifically when it comes to its technique when bowling the ball.
Another effective method is to ensure that the batsman is focused on the ball. As much as possible their head and eyes should not move around as much so that they will not lose focus on the bowl. Once the pitcher bowls, the batsman can immediately see where the ball is headed and hit it with enough force to achieve more runs. If a batsman keeps on making unnecessary movement, he might lose focus on the ball making it difficult to hit the ball with enough force.