How to Bat Against Fast Bowlers

#  Be Psychologically prepared. Cricket, like many other sports is highly reliant on mental attitudes. Being mentally ready includes: getting all your gear ready the night before, and waking up well rested, eating well, keeping yourself hydrated ,getting at least 8 hours of sleep and take sometime to prepare your mind for the game ...[[Image:Bat Against Fast Bowlers Step 1.jpg|center]]

#  Have your batting gear ready (have the right size bat, pads that fit , comfy shoes etc.)[[Image:Bat Against Fast Bowlers Step 2.jpg|center]]

#  Before the match, get a bowler to bowl to you. Tell him/her to start off at a medium pace, then work his/her way up to a faster pace, until he is bowling as fast as (s)he can.[[Image:Bat Against Fast Bowlers Step 3.jpg|center]]

# If the option is available, you may want to bat, fifth or sixth, so you'll be more likely to face spinners or medium pacers.[[Image:Bat Against Fast Bowlers Step 4.jpg|center]]

#  Once you are called up to bat, walk out with confidence and looking up towards the pitch. After saying 'well done' to the batsman who got out. Go over to your teammate and ask him how this bowler bowls.[[Image:Bat Against Fast Bowlers Step 5.jpg|center]]

#  Take your stance after checking the fielders positions and setting up your own.[[Image:Bat Against Fast Bowlers Step 6.jpg|center]]

#  When the bowler runs in, keep your head still and focus on the ball (or the hand with the ball in it).[[Image:Bat Against Fast Bowlers Step 7.jpg|center]]

#  As he bowls, don't play too aggressively (unless the situation needs you to hit out or get out).[[Image:Bat Against Fast Bowlers Step 8.jpg|center]]

#  After he bowls, keep your head up, check the pitch for the hardness and get ready to face again, until your comfortable with playing an attacking shot.[[Image:Bat Against Fast Bowlers Step 9.jpg|center]]

#  Don't afraid if the ball swings or moves too much. Play confidently.