Can a ball be a no-ball if it hits the stumps?

So , if a ball hits the stump directly it is not considered a no ball. A height no ball is a ball that goes above the height of wickets without bouncing.

What if a batsman hits the opposite wicket?

Nothing, the ball is still live. If , however a member of the fielding side, it would usually be the bowler following through, touches the ball which then hits the opposite set of stumps them the umpire would be looking at a potential run out of the batsman at the non-striker’s end.

What are the most common dismissals in cricket?

Common Dismissal #3: Getting caught in front of the wicket. In your head you’re trying to play the perfect drive along the ground past mid-off. As soon as you hit it you curse yourself in your head and know you’re in trouble. Then the ball seems to go in slo-mo and you’re pleading to yourself for the fielder to shell it.

What are the most common technical mistakes in cricket?

Technical Mistake #1: Your hands are going too far away from your body in your back lift. Every single skill in cricket involves balance, batting, bowling, fielding and wicket keeping. The aim is to keep everything centered and be as balanced as you can when you’re executing the skill.

What is the importance of balance in cricket?

Every single skill in cricket involves balance, batting, bowling, fielding and wicket keeping. The aim is to keep everything centered and be as balanced as you can when you’re executing the skill. The first shift in a batsman’s weight and therefore balance is their hands. I’m sure you’ve heard a coach say “keep your hands in tight”.

What happens if you use too much bottom hand on bats?

The simple reason: If you use too much bottom hand the bottom half of your bat will go through faster than the top half of your bat which will then be angled up when you make contact with the ball.