Its a shot played by a batsman who reverses both his stance and his grip during the bowler's run up, so that a right-handed batsman would play the shot as an orthodox left-hander. The shot was popularised by England batsman Kevin Pietersen, prompting some discussion about its impact on the rules, eg for lbw decisions in which it is necessary to distinguish between off and leg stumps.
The MCC has said the controversial switch-hit tactic used by England's Kevin Pietersen against New Zealand is legal within the laws of the game.
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