Chris Gayle has enthralled the cricket loving public across the globe with his ability to hit big sixes and the Jamaican giant says that 'proper balance' is key in executing those towering shots.

"The key thing is balance. You have to have good balance to be able to hit a lot of sixes. I put special emphasis, on my balance. You have to realise that bowlers aren't always going to make it easy for you," Gayle, who turns 33 tomorrow told the reporters after West Indies' training session at the Colts ground here today.