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MS Dhoni has perfected the art of playing the Helicopter Shot over the years. It requires skill, power and hand-eye coordination to get it right. When it comes off, it is one of the most thrilling sights in modern cricket.
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There was a rustic charm to MS Dhoni’s entry into international cricket. The young man with long locks played the game with an unconventional technique adding a dash of raw power. When he smashed 148 against Pakistan at Visakhapatnam and backed that up with a whirlwind 183 not out against Sri Lanka, the world took notice of his unparalleled talent. Dhoni’s story has broken the conventions all the way. The man has not only shattered the myth of cricketers hailing from the traditional centres, but also redefined the textbook in his own way.
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One shot that has become the Dhoni trademark is famously called The Helicopter. In terms of sheer power, hand-eye coordination and audacity, this shot remains one of the most thrilling additions to the modern textbook. And, it is an exclusive club — not many possess the ability to waft the bat with that famous follow through after contact with the ball. What makes this shot so special? Why is it that only a few people can play it successfully? Let us find out.
Dhoni is said to have learnt the shot from his friend and former Jharkhand player Santosh Lal. The Indian captain the Lal tried it out in their younger days and perfected it. Dhoni then brought it to the highest level and the rest is history. Unfortunately, Lal died at the young age of 29.
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The power and technique
The single element that signifies this shot is power. Dhoni summons the copious power of all his muscles to literally scoop out a full-delivery and waft it towards the leg-side. The back-lift is a little high and comes down with all momentum with the bat angled towards mid-wicket and long-on. To get this shot right, the power has to flow from the thighs, to the hips and ultimately into the forearms. But, the pivotal point is the wrist that uses all that force and channels it into action.
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