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Can anyone out there help me with my fielding??  Especially blocking balls in the infield were they are fired at me I find it hard to get down in front of them to block them without getting absolutely crippled!! What about taking catches off driven shots? Take take high ones in the out field and so forth alright!! Any help would be appreciated? |
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« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2007, 02:38:35 AM » |
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Well i have the complete opposite problem of yours....I can easily take those close catches which are firmly hit...dunno how somehow they just stick to my hand..
My problem is i cant take those high and long ones..they just bounce right out of my hand
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« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2007, 03:54:00 PM » |
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Especially blocking balls in the infield were they are fired at me I find it hard to get down in front of them to block them without getting absolutely crippled!! It's about reflexes. If you've got someone who can pratice with you then have them hit the ball and try to catch it. In a match, walk in as the bowler runs up and lean forward as he bowls (the balls of your feet should be slightly off the ground, with you literally on your toes). Make sure your knees are also bent so you can move quickly to either side. If your still stuck, watch a couple of clips on youtube and see how the fielders prepare. Well i have the complete opposite problem of yours....I can easily take those close catches which are firmly hit...dunno how somehow they just stick to my hand..
My problem is i cant take those high and long ones..they just bounce right out of my hand
You can practice simply by throwing a ball in the air. Keep your eyes on the ball and try and get in a good position so you can watch it onto your hands. Your hands should be held around the ribs, with the palms facing outwards (that's how I do it but you can have them facing inwards) as you catch the ball. Lean backwards as the ball comes down towards you and try and close your fingers around the ball as it goes into your hands. Again, try and watch a couple of clips off youtube if your still stuck. Hope I helped you guys.  |
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« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2007, 04:36:38 AM » |
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For both of them problems you also need confidence. You can't take them when your down in the dunny.
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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2007, 12:16:55 PM » |
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The most important things in catching: 1. Never take your eyes off the ball. Always keep your eyes on the ball; it will help you judge the distance between you and it. 2. Absorb the impact by crossing your fingers and outstretching your arms and opening your palms. 3. Only dive for the ball if it is: above two feet in height , two-five feet away from you. 4. Use your body for a backup cushion if the ball is going fast. Do this by crossing your fingers, semi-opening your palms, and placing them against your stomach. 5.When the ball is rolling fast, use your feet to block it. Don't always use one foot, place both your feet in a fan position and place your hand just above your feet. 6. Remember; the ball , when going high, will lessen in speed but heighten in impact, therefore, you have to catch it using a cushioning method. 7. Catching with one hand is very difficult, catching with two is always the best. However, you can catch with one hand if the ball is going at a medium pace (30-70 mph) by semi-opening it and closing your fingers tightly when it comes into contact. Hope my seven simple advicery statements help.  By the way, Harrypotterkid is right. |
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« Last Edit: May 23, 2007, 12:28:49 PM by Raptor11 »
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« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2007, 01:48:43 AM » |
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Well, I got 2 catches on Monday in a match out of 2 chances. It is natural for me to catch, I have only ever dropped 1 catch in a game and that was when I was diving. I field around sqare leg where I get the chipped up slogs or mistimed shots and not too many along the ground. If you have a weakness, either improve it or move into a less dependant position on your weakness.
For example, if you can't throw but can catch, be a slip. If you can throw but can't catch, go near the boundary.
I don't do all of what Raptor says but I think I am an effective fielder. The two main mental skills in fielding are bravery and confidence. Don't be afraid to get your body behind shots, it won't hurt that much unless you are very unlucky and get hit in the face.
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« Last Edit: May 26, 2007, 10:55:17 AM by Madman »
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« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2007, 07:24:42 AM » |
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Personally, i think you are right. Nice advice.
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« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2007, 07:31:09 AM » |
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well catching is probably the easiest part. theres 2 ways to catch: the Australian way (right) and the way all the other countries do it (wrong)  the Aussie way is more about absorbing the force of the ball and using soft hands. for high catching what you do is keep your hands at about eye level, then when the ball reaches your hands, you move your hands down to your shoulder, make sure your hands are together and there is no huge gaps (which means no thumb and index finger triangles). by doing this your absorbing the force of the ball and letting it rest straight away instead of bobbling around. the other method is the easiest to do but the hardest to master. i find it hard though because i'm australian and being a proud milo have-a-go cricketer the high up technique was what i was taught. it is what you see on tv by pretty much everyone. i don't like it though because, i was taught the other one, and also because i'm half blind and it's hard for me to focus on the ball in the air and then moving my head directly down very quickly to see it get to my hands. and fielding is simple, unless the ball has been put down and they're going for a sneaky single, you get as much body behind it as possible. you may take the occasional one to the body but i'd much rather have a battle scar from a ball, then a battle scar from the bowler for letting through 4. |
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2007, 12:10:24 AM » |
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You have to have confidence that you will catch the ball and you can't be worried about the ball hurting your hands. The worst thing about a skied catch is that you know everyone is looking at you counting on you to catch it, their hopes and exasperations lay in your hands, if you drop it, you will let yourself and everyone else down and will shrink and retreat into a corner. Anyway, no pressure.
In all seriousness, if you try your best and use a decent technique, you can't be blamed for dropping a catch. Catching the ball lifts your confidence so you should always try to go after it. I caught a real skier th other day, I called for it and caught it. I conveyed confidence an my team mates had confidence in me and that helps.
Diving catches are hard and no-one really expects you to take them. Although, they do look spectacular when you pull them off. I took one a few months back and got awarded a ball for it. However, I don't know what it looked like as I was was concentrating only on the ball.
Also, helps if you actually like fielding. love it. I love throwing myself around and running people out and throwing the ball, etc.
Hope this helps
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« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2007, 06:08:24 AM » |
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I used to be a bad fielder when i started because i was scary i get hurt lol  I thought about saying to myself if i get hurt it pain for 5 minutes and extra runs for the batting team so if the ball is hit hard at me on the ground i get my body behind it and palm it down. also catching just think postive and keep ur eye on the ball hope this helps |
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« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2007, 03:31:53 PM » |
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GO TO YOUTUBE.COM AND TYPE CRICKET MASTERCLASS AND CLICK ON FIELDING CLIP. THOSE ARE AUSTRALIAN TIPS SO VERY EFFECTIVE 
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« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2008, 11:43:04 PM » |
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I'm not much of a fielder myself but I improved much after last season.
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