Players set up at point and cover Feeder hits ball back over their head Player drop step and turn to take the catch They have to call each other out, depending on who is in the best position to take the catch
Drop step right way - direction of catch Communication clear - call each in or out Hands high in catch
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
Indoor nets teach habits that fall apart outdoors. Here is how to coach technique that survives pre-season.
Dropped sitters, overstepping no-balls and mixed-up calls: the early-season nightmares haunting club sides, and the fixes that banish them for good.
The new Laws of Cricket are in force from 1 October 2026 and the 'bunny hop' boundary catch is gone. Here is how to coach your fielders to catch on the rope this winter.
Register for FREE and get coaching tips, top drills, session and more every week!
