Back foot shot

The back foot shot is one of the important elements of bowling action. This throw is performed by pushing off the back leg of the cricketer. The strength and accuracy of the throw also depend on the weight of the player.

Back foot shot: the basic meaning

Any bowling action starts with front foot contact. To make a successful back foot shot, you need to align your shoulders and hips during back foot contact. In case of incorrect execution of this movement, the back foot shot may fail and become easy prey for the batsman.