Trading batsman

 Trading is like batting in cricket. (Operators are the fielding team with fielders, wicket keeper and bowlers - spin, pacers etc). Even umpires are on their side these days. 

As a batsman you see the ball coming (in charts) and anticipate that it is likely to land at abc spot at xyz speed after remaining in flight with or without turn or swing. 

You have be ready with back lift , mental and feet positioning etc. 

You have to hit the ball as per the ball keeping in mind the field placement etc. 

And then it all boils down to timing. Initially the timing is all over the place. But with practice it improves. After a lot of practice you learn timing. Good timing good shot   Excellent timing terrific shot (and trade). Muscle memory!

Imagine swinging the bat without looking at or judging the ball, without having idea of field placement or spot where ball is coming…. That is what most batsman in the street and pit do. 

You do get out sometimes. In fact, many times. That’s ok. But the ones who score more runs and have long career are the ones who are much better in timing. And that comes with practice. With eyes and minds open. And of course with coach around.