Herschelle Gibbs downplayed the six sixes he hit during the World Cup. He certainly didn't give any clues as to how to emulate him, but what if you want to?

Judging by the fact that it has happened at the top level less than a handful of times, it's not an easy challenge. Here is how you might be able to pull it off.

1. Ask yourself if you need to. The long game is the risky game. Most club matches could do with better strike rotation than they could more hitters. Look at the game situation and ask if you really need that many in one over. Mostly the answer is a clear no.
2. Face a bad bowler. Herschelle had not only a poor bowler to hit, but also one that totally lost the plot and fed him the last couple of sixes. You don't have the same batting talent so you need an even worse bowler. A nervous colt on debut would be ideal.
3. Bat on a perfect wicket. Even nervous colts can get you if there is something in the wicket for them. Wait until you are on a flat pitch and clear skies above. Ideally you will be batting first and your opponents are becoming drained in the field. You can just wind up and hit through the line.
4. Be in form. Not many edges go for six, so make sure you are striking the ball cleanly in practice, in previous games and have your eye in on the day. To pull this off you will need every advantage.
5. Have short boundaries. I'm not saying you can't hit long. It's just the shorter the boundary the easier it is to clear. You are not going to do yourself any favours tring to do it on great fields, even if you feel you can. Wait until you are playing on a postage stamp ground.
6. Stay calm and calculating. The first couple will be easy but pretty soon the field will be back and the bowler will be aiming for the block hole. Don't let the moment get to you. Plan your approach and don't go for shots that are not there, you will just look a fool when you get bowled. Treat good balls as good balls and if luck goes your way you won't get one.

Let's be honest, it's pretty unlikely you will ever be in the perfect situation to pull it off. You would surely go down in the annuls of your clubs history if you did get the maximum maximums.

If you do ever go for it. Good luck!