Steve Smith’s high finish does the talking

SportLocation Cricket Desk · 15 Sept 2026

Steve Smith’s batting is shown in one clean, high follow-through, with the shot shape doing all the work.

Steve Smith’s most readable moment here is the finish. In white kit, he stays tall through the stroke and lets the bat climb high over the shoulder, with the front leg braced and the stumps still in frame.

That shape matters because it keeps the shot compact rather than sprawling. The hands stay close to the body for long enough to control the line, then the follow-through opens up once the ball has gone.

The rest of the clip moves away from the action, but the batting detail is already set: Smith’s balance, a firm base and a high finish through the line.