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I am a medium-pacer. Whenever I get hit for a few runs my line and length goes haywire. How can I rectify this?

(Mrinal Roy, 18, Calcutta-21)

Don’t experiment too much at this stage. Just stick to the basics and try to bowl to your field.

I often get hit on the body when trying the hook against short-pitched deliveries. Please help.

(Prasun Banerjee, 20, Hooghly)

Keep your eyes on the ball at all times. Make sure you pick the right length and also get into a good position to play the shot.

I am a medium-pacer. Can I increase my pace by working at the nets and gym?

(Arnab Sarkar, 17, Calcutta-14)

You certainly can. It’s also important that you get the mechanics of your action right along with your coach.

I am a right-hander. I face problems while playing the sweep. Please advise.

(Krishnendu Das, 20, Asansol)

Pick the right length. Also, get your front foot and head in the right position.

I am a medium-pacer. Whenever I try to increase pace, my line and length goes wild. Please help.

(A.V. Rahul, 15, Calcutta-96)

Your head is obviously falling over at the time of delivery. Hence you lose control. Keep looking at the spot you want to bowl.

I am a left-hander and often get caught and bowled to full tosses. Why does this happen?

(Ramanand Singh, 18, Calcutta-19

At the time of making contact with the ball you are lifting your head, hence the uppish stroke.

I am a right-hander. Should I take a leg-stump or middle-stump guard?

(Prasun Deb, 18, Calcutta-16)

All depends on what suits you and what you are comfortable with.

I am a leg-spinner and would like to know if the googly should be used as a surprise weapon.

(Sarajit Das, 21, Calcutta-14)

At all times. Use it as a surprise element unless you find that the batsman is absolutely blind and just not picking it.

I am a right-hander and often fail to read the slower delivery coming out of the bowler’s hand. Please help.

(Tapash Debnath, 23, Cuttack)

Watch the bowler’s hand very closely. Also, don’t commit yourself into the shot unless you pick the right length.

I am a right-hander and often get caught in the gully-point region while attempting the square cut, Why does this happen?

(Ranjan Basu, 17, Calcutta-10)

Your weight is not going into the shot. Also, you are bending early and not getting back and across enough with your backfoot.