Coaching
Coaching the forward press without losing balance
A sample coaching note on trigger movements for club batters facing seam in early-season conditions.
Sample Level 3 Coach (sample byline) · Mon 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
A useful forward press is a preparation, not a commitment. It should help the batter move decisively without tipping their weight too early.
Three cues, one session: head still at release, weight loaded through the middle of the foot, and a press small enough that the back leg can still recover.
Finish with six leave-or-play calls from a shortened length, rewarding balance and a still head rather than bat speed.
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