The Hook:  

• This shot is played to the ball pitched well short on the leg stump or outside it (a bouncer) and coming at about chest level or higher.

• The back foot must be moved quickly backwards to get inside the line of the ball with the foot pointing towards mid off. The bat comes in a horizontal arc from a high back lift and the ball should be hit between square leg and fine leg.

• The body must pivot fully and the aim should be to hit down with a roll of the wrists. However by spotting the ball early and getting into a good position, the shot can be played to clear the boundary, with a back lift starting slightly below the shoulder and the follow through finishing above the shoulder. The feet should be well balanced during the pivot, allowing a smooth transfer of weight.

Gear
Cricket bat
Protective gear
Shoes Basic techniques
Grip
Stance
Backlift
Taking Guard Defensive strokes
Front foot defence
Backfoot Defence Drives
Off Drive
Straight Drive
On Drive
Lofted Drive Horizontal bat shots
Square Cut
The Pull
The Hook