Scoring against spinners doesn't always have to be about hitting boundaries.  A crucial part of batting against spin is the ability rotate the strike.  Most batsmen have a quick look at how the field is set when they come to the crease, but one of the best pieces of advice I received on this subject came from former Yorkshire CCC opening batsman Chris Taylor.

Over recent years the sweep shot has become more and more popular with batsmen at all levels of the game. Batsmen are starting to realise how important the shot is when facing spin. At professional level it is very rare that successful batsmen are unable to play the shot well.  In one day cricket on used wickets it isn't always easy to use your feet confidently and the sweep is often the better option.  When played well, the sweep shot allows the batsman to;

This week I received an email from B. Lee in Bradford, who wrote;

"Last season I had a big problem with my run-up and I was bowling a lot of no-balls.  It cost me a few wickets and I really need help correcting this.  Do you have any ideas?"

This is a common problem, especially amongst younger bowlers.  Luckily there are a few easy ways that you can quickly correct this problem;

Firstly, it is important you understand exactly what makes a good run-up.  A good run-up should;