Ramp / Dilscoop
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Technical Breakdown
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A shot that uses the bowler's to a full-length ball the 's head (Tillakaratne Dilshan, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran).
Etymology
'' / '' names the shot that lifts the ball the ; the 'Dilscoop' was branded after Tillakaratne Dilshan at the 2009 World .
History
Ryan Campbell and Douglas Marillier tried early versions; Tillakaratne Dilshan branded the at the 2009 World , and Jos Buttler industrialised the .
Difficulty Level
Advanced — high-skill ceiling, requires drilled repetition and biomechanical screening before match use.
Foot Placement
toward the bowler, body crouched low; bat angled almost flat.
Tactical Use
Death-overs counter to the — the position becomes the .
Common Mistakes & Drills
Lifting the head too early; train with rubber balls to manage the body in front of the line.
Injury Risks
Mistimed ramps risk facial impact; helmet with full grill is essential.
Famous Players
Drills → real performancesTillakaratne Dilshan
1999–2013Opening batter (Sri Lanka)
Tillakaratne Dilshan (Opening batter for Sri Lanka, 1999–2013). Best known for: Dilscoop inventor. Invented the Dilscoop at the 2009 World — bends forward and helps the his own head for six.
Jos Buttler
2011–presentWicket-keeper batter (England, captain)
Jos Buttler ( batter for England, captain, 2011–present). Best known for: / master. Made the the a respectable shot — uses to deflect 140 km/h , not power.
Sam Curran
2018–presentLeft-arm seam all-rounder (England)
Sam Curran — Left-arm for England, active 2018–present.