Calling
"Yes" - When a run is able to be made
"No" - When a run is unable to be made
Batsmen may even call the number of runs possible in advance e.g. "Two!" if two runs are available.
For anything in front of him, the non-striker should ideally make the call. In the end though, the batsman running to the danger end should be the one to be entirely sure of making it to be able to go forward with the run. The partner should then trust his instincts, and do the needful.
"No" - When a run is unable to be made
Batsmen may even call the number of runs possible in advance e.g. "Two!" if two runs are available.
For anything in front of him, the non-striker should ideally make the call. In the end though, the batsman running to the danger end should be the one to be entirely sure of making it to be able to go forward with the run. The partner should then trust his instincts, and do the needful.
Grounding the Bat
It is utterly important to ground the bat when running through the crease. This gives the batsmen an extra bat length to be "safe."
In case of a close call, diving at the crease, or extending the bat at maximum stretch, should be adopted to try and save your wicket.
In case of a close call, diving at the crease, or extending the bat at maximum stretch, should be adopted to try and save your wicket.