Front foot defense is the most fundamental defensive shot, where the batter steps forward to meet the ball right as it bounces. By placing the bat and pad close together and pointing the bat toward the ground, the player ensures the ball cannot hit the stumps or fly to a fielder.
Example: The batter played a solid front foot defense to neutralize the spinner’s best delivery of the over.
Pro-Tip: The key to a great front foot defense is keeping your head forward and your hands ‘soft.’ This ensures that if the ball hits the edge, it will drop straight to the grass rather than carrying to the slips for a catch.