Graham Thorpe of Surrey and England demonstrates driving. The straight drive is one of the most classical shots in a batsman's repertoire. Bowlers hate to see batsmen present the full face of the bat as the ball races to the boundary through the offside. The straight drive is about timing and placement rather than power.


Drive the ball in cricket
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