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Fielding - Batting - Bowling - Wicket Keeping - Captaincy

Fielding Tips:

Because the ball can arrive very quickly and the bowler is not within the field of vision of the close fielders positioned square (at 90%) to the batter (for example,silly point, short sq leg) or in front of sq (for example, short mid on/off), you should watch the batter until the ball is struck and you may be able to gather clues to the batter's intended stroke. Developing a degree of anticipation in this area can assist you to predict where the ball may go. When fielding in all other close positions, focus on the ball prior to it being released from the bowler's hand. Always remain fully focused on the action until the ball is considered or signalled dead (i.e not in play).

Try to relax between each delivery. Create a habit of switching on your most intense focus just as the bowler turns to run in and switching off when the ball is considered or signalled dead.

Don't look up at the batters or the target before you have the ball in your hand as this will greatly increase the chance of a fumble.

 

Batting Tips:

Before you bat (or early in your innings If you are opening the innings) observe which throwing hand the infielders are using and identify which fielders in particularly are proficient and which are weak. This will help you to establish where taking a run will be most risky and also where easy extra runs may be scored.

To ensure your top hand controls your shots, hold the bat relatively loosely with your bottom hand compared to the top hand grip.

To strike a moving cricket ball the batter's brain must analyse an array of visual information within a split second. Holding the head steady and keeping the eyes perfectly level aids this complex task and has been proved to significantly quicken the batters reaction.

Don't Risk chasing wide balls. Leave them alone and make the bowler bowl straighter.



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