Watch: ABdV’s lessons on batting
South Africa batsman AB de Villiers wowed crowds in the recent ODI series against India, smashing a century off 57 balls in the final match to help his side to a series victory.
In these videos he discusses his various techniques, from trigger movement to body language to keeping calm under pressure. Watch and learn, kids!
Trigger movement:
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The importance of the late block:
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How to deal with nerves:
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How to generate backswing power:
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Body language:
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