It’s one small step for Sam Konstas. It could be one giant leap for Australia.

The addition of a pre-ball “trigger” movement to Konstas’ batting technique can be revealed as the key change the 19-year-old has made since a bruising tour of the Caribbean and ahead of the fight to retain his Test spot for the Ashes.

A rapid-fire century for Australia A in India overnight was Konstas’ second in as many hits, after also reaching three figures in a practice game for New South Wales in pre-season.

Both innings show that by starting to work on moving before the ball is bowled, Konstas will be sharper against quality bowling and more likely to avoid the types of dismissals he suffered in the West Indies.

“Yeah, I’ve got a small trigger movement now. Just to be more proactive and move my feet i

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