The primary ingredient to a successful innings is concentration. The above exercise “jump starts” the concentration before a match or a net practice. A seemingly small exercise with major benefits. Make use of a bat and ball. Using both hands, try and balance hit the ball on the side. See if you can get to 100 or set a personal best – even more. Switch sides. Then try with one hand. This will proof to be more difficult and ups the concentration levels. Your concentration needs practice too! Do this every practice or before a match. Small exercise large benefits!