Video: https://youtu.be/Azxim-xj60s Set-up: pairs, one ball (tennis ball if there are no gloves), stumps. Use full gear is using cricket ball. Goal: Keeper moves up with ball as it pitches. First movement is with the bum. Drill: Player (blue) under-arms ball down pitch towards wicket-keeper (red). Ball can be thrown over arms from one knee. As ball pitches (bounces), keeper calls 'now' and moves up with ball. Keeper catches ball and returns to fielder. Swap after 15 receives.
Initial stance - Low, gloves ready near ground. Move up with the ball as it pitches, bum first. Side step to receive ball.
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