Contents

Contents : introduction - profile of a fielder and field placings; the ready position - getting ready to react; close catching - top tips for fielding close to the wicket; catching in the deep - how to take a safe high catch; overarm throw - learn to throw with power and precision; one-handed intercept - attacking the ball and stopping singles; two-handed intercept - saving runs in the outfield; crow hop - moving into a throwing position at speed; retrieving the ball - learn how to chase and return the ball as quickly as possible; the long barrier - a safe way for fielding in the deep; wicketkeeping skills - profile of a wicketkeeper; wicketkeeping standing up - how to keep to slow bowlers; wicketkeeping standing back - effective techniques for keeping to fast bowlers;