The forward defence is: one of the: most commonly used shots in cricket.
The prime objective of playing forward defence shot is——to block the——ball rather than——to score runs. But there can be, opportunities to score from this shot, if the "shot is particularly well timed." Or if the batsmen run a quick single.
Played to a good length ball, the batsman attempts to defend his wicket by, "smothering the ball before it has an opportunity to spin." Or move off the seam. With a well-bent front knee, "the shot can also help combat variable bounce."
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