What is the technique of dropping the knee in cricket called?
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The technique of dropping the knee in cricket is commonly referred to as the “sweep shot” or “kneeling sweep” when a batter gets down on one knee to play a shot, typically against spinners. Variations include:
Dropping the knee helps in getting under the ball, controlling spin, and generating power while maintaining balance.