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Originally Posted by Rachael  ... but I fear too many batsmen and would be (armchair) batsmen think you are only looking to score if you prepare with the bat lifted high enough to allow a full swing... and that you're only REALLY looking to score if you aim to use the sweetspot or toe of the bat to maximise the impact of the shot when you open your shoulders. |
I agree with you there. Good attacking batting should be about looking to disrupt the bowler and fielders by constantly looking to work the ball around picking up ones and two's, not blocking 5 balls then belting one for 4.
But good batsman can use a variety of approches depending upon the condition of the wicket. i.e Thorpe. I remember watching a fantastic knock on a slow wicket in Pakistan when he scored a ton with only one boundary in it. But I've also seen him on faster pitches up his backlift and look to take the bowlers on.
When he was batting well he always had good positive footwork though.