What is a good initial movement against fast bowling?
A good initial movement is small, timed to the bowler's release, and uncommitted — it gets you moving without deciding for you. The commonest fault is not moving too little but moving too early, so the front foot is planted before the length is read. amp scores three things here, worth 9 points of 100.
What each band looks like
Initial Movement Timing Relative to Release
4 of 100 · filmed side-on
Looks right
Movement completes just before release, player set and still at release.
Can manage
Slightly early or slightly late but still able to adjust.
Needs attention
Still moving at release, or moving so early the player is fixed before the ball is bowled.
Active Neutral, No Premature Commitment
3 of 100 · filmed side-on
Looks right
Small movement, player still able to go forward or back with equal effort.
Can manage
A definite weight preference but still able to adjust.
Needs attention
Committed to front or back before release, fixed and unbalanced, cannot access the ball.
Head Stability Through the Initial Movement
2 of 100 · filmed front-on
Looks right
Head still through the movement.
Can manage
Slight head movement.
Needs attention
Excessive head movement during the initial movement.
These are the criteria as amp scores them. Reading your own footage against them is free and always will be — what amp adds is doing it the same way every week, so the change between one session and the next is a number rather than an impression. Apply for the pilot.