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Close-in Catches
Catches win matches and the majority are taken in attacking field positions close to the bat such as the slips or in the gully. In these areas your reactions will be tested to the maximum. Like batting or bowling, close catching is a skill you'll develop the more you practise.
So here are a few tips to get you started:
-Stand with your feet wider than shoulder width apart and with knees bent.
-The palms of the hands should be together, with fingers spread and pointing down.
-Arms and hands should be in front of the body with the head still and the eyes level.
-Watch the ball into the softest part of relaxed hands and wrap fingers around the ball, drawing the hands towards the body.
Long Barrier
On a bumpy outfield, or if the ball is travelling at speed it makes sense to get a good barrier in front of the ball.
Step One
Approach the ball at speed and as you get into line with the ball, twist your upper body, leading with the shoulder furthest from the ball.
Step Two
Bend both knees, so that the knee of the leg nearest to the ball touches the ground, but it is also next to the back of the heel of the other leg.
Step Three
With fingers down and head forward, pick up the ball and then stand back up ready to deliver an over arm throw.
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