In a series of videos, AB de Villiers demonstrates various aspects of his technique that have made him the powerful batsman that he is today
ESPNcricinfo staff15-Nov-2015The power-full drive
AB de Villiers shows us what goes into hitting a “power-full drive”, a shot, he admits, that he does not use too often.0:55
‘I use this shot when I go for a big six’
The box theory
AB de Villiers explains his box theory of batting and stresses on the importance of a compact game1:36
‘Everything I play has to be within the box’ – De Villiers
High backlift for greater power
How does de Villiers pack a punch in his shots? In this video, he demonstrates how a high backlift works for him.2:14
‘I start my backlift pointing towards first slip’
A grip for 360-degree control
De Villiers shows how he grips the bat in a manner which allows him to play shots all across the field.2:34
‘My grip is to play 360 degrees’