Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 14:20 GMT 15:20 UK
Playing the forward defensive
A straight ball on a good length has to be treated with respect.
The principle of a forward defensive stroke is to block the ball rather than to score runs.
Every batsman needs a solid defence to build big scores.
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