Question

Mention five front foot drives played in cricket.

Answer 1

1. Off drive: Played with a ball pitched just around the off stump. To send the ball toward mid-off, bring the bat down in a straight line.
2. Cover drive: Played with a ball pitched somewhat wider outside the off stump. To hit the ball in the extra cover area, bring the bat down towards it.
3. Square drive: Played to a ball pitched farther outside the off stump, towards the wicket square.
4. On drive: One of the most difficult drives to play is fast disappearing from the modern game, as there are few exponents left. Played from mid-on to mid-wicket.
5. Straight drive: The most eye-catching drive was played right down the ground.