The Ideal Back Foot Defense-(played to a ball pitched short of good length)
Back foot well back into your stumps in line with the off stump. The front foot follows. Stay side on. Front elbow rises up in line with the ball. Bottom hand loose on the handle. Weight in front.
Its Simple:
Very, very important to have a good back foot defense to survive at the international level where fast bowlers rule. Once you see the ball short, important to rock back quickly close to the stumps, making full use of the ample space provided in the batting "box". Don’t stay on the heels. Get that left elbow high, and keep your head in front. Don’t push too much with bottom hand keep that hand soft and closely tucked to your body. Common weaknesses of many Indian batsmen who tend to push out their bottom hand in defense much to the delight of slip fielder. Do get the back foot defense organized early in your career. Don’t leave it for late it might be too late! Sachin is phenomenal with his stroke play has a tremendous defense as well.
