Question

Differentiate between a glance and a sweep shot.

Answer 1

S. No.	Aspect	Glance Shot	Sweep Shot
1.	Execution	It is played by gently deflecting the ball with the bat towards the leg side, usually with little power.	Played by going down on one knee and sweeping the ball across the ground with greater force towards the leg side.
2.	Bat Position	The bat is tilted and gently controlled as the ball goes towards the leg side.	The bat swings horizontally, usually from the outside off-stump to the leg side.
3.	Typical Delivery	Played against deliveries pitched on or around the leg stump, often fast or medium in pace.	Typically played against spin or slow bowling, with balls placed outside the leg stump.
4.	Footwork	Minimal footwork, typically performed while standing or gently changing position.	The batsman must use significant footwork to sweep the ball and come down on one knee.
5.	Purpose	Rotate, strike, or score quick singles by directing the ball.	To score boundaries (fours or sixes) by punching the ball deep into the leg side.
6.	Risk Level	Low-risk shot that is typically employed in controlled play.	More danger is due to the sweeping action, which might result in top edges or lost timing.