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Moving Up to the Stumps

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Divide into pairs and set up the activity as shown in the diagram. From a measured distance behind the stumps, the wicket keeper runs up to the wicket and catches 5 consecutive throws from a measured distance thrown by player 1. After each take, the wicket keeper returns to the starting point. When taken, the ball is dropped into a container. 5 attempts and then change roles.

Moving Up to the Stumps

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Dave BunnCoach, England

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Matt MorrisonPlayer, England

Hi Dave,

I would say that the important points for the keeper to focus on are:

Watching the ball all the way from the throwers hand.
The keeper should have their hands together, fingers pointing down and palms facing towards the ball as they approach the stumps.

Matt

Nick BCoach, England

It also promotes the need for the `keeper to come up to the stumps when the ball is played into the ring, in case the batsmen try and take a quick single. If the `keeper hangs back the fielder will have to hit the stumps directly, but if the `keeper comes up to the stumps, there is also the chance he/she could catch the throw and take the bails off.

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