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Catching Drill

Set up as shown in the diagram. Groups of 4. One ball per group. Three players form a triangle with one player in the middle. The first player throws the ball and the middle player tries to catch it, if they do then they can move on to the next person. If they drop it they have to throw the ball back to the same person and repeat this until they do catch it.

Catching

Catching to the left and right

Player 1 throws the ball to player 2 to run in and catch before throwing the ball back to player 1. Player 2 then joins the back of the other queue. Player 1 throws another flat catch to the next person in line on the other side. Player 1 throws 10 balls before everyone swaps position in a clockwise direction with all players taking it in turn to throw the ball.

Catching

Ground fielding drill

Two teams pass the ball to their team mates with an overarm throw which must bounce only once and then must be caught. Using the throws to advance towards the opposition's grid players must not step inside the grid. When they get close enough they can throw at the stumps. If they miss a team mate can run around the back of the stumps to catch the ball. If caught that team can have another shot, if the opposition catch the ball they then move back up the field to the opposition's grid.

Catching

Reflex Catching

Get your players to work with with one ball in groups of 3. The player with the ball stands behind the other two players, who have their back to him. On the command of "Now" the player with the ball throws the ball. The two catchers have to turn quickly and try and catch the ball before it bounces. Rotate players after 10 throws.

Catching

Short catching / Underarm throwing

The fielder behind the stumps rolls the ball out, player 2 picks up the ball and throws over the top of the stumps to the fielder behind the stumps. The process is repeated until player 5 goes who then continues their run to replace the player behind the stumps.

Catching

Short catching relay

1) rolls ball out a short distance. 2) runs in, underarm flicks to 1) who catches ball. 1) puts ball down, runs back and tags 3) then 2) rolls ball out. Repeat process until all have had a go.

Catching

Survival Game

Two teams with the coach bowling. All batters have 4 balls. Each wicket that falls means that team loses four runs. Catch after 1 bounce = out. Players bat until they are out but must retire at 20 runs (optional). Runs are only awarded if the ball is played through the cones. If the ball is wide, or left, then the batter may have another ball.

Conditioned games

Taking a Straight Ball

Divide the group into pairs.Player A throws the ball, overarm, at the target area. Player B (wicket keeper) completes the catch and returns the ball. 10 attempts then change roles. The coil position may be used if capable.

Wicket - keeping

Taking an Off Side Ball

Organise as shown with player A (feeder) throwing wide of the off stump so the wicket keeper has to move to the right to complete the catch.

Wicket - keeping

The Back-Foot Off-Side Driving Game

Organisation: Divide the group into 2 equal teams. Organise as shown in the diagram,set target for off drives only. Ball is served (on batters command of ready!) from the second cone infront of batter. Each player has 3 attempts to strike the ball. Fielders positioned between cones and boundary gather the ball and return to wicket keeper. An alternative method to execute a run out is for the wicket keeper to stand in a circle and instead of breaking the wicket when a ball is returned, simply to bounce the ball in the circle. Scoring: 1 run is scored if the ball passes between cones at fielders end, or is travelling in the correct direction when it is intercept (fielders remain behind the cones until the ball is hit). 3 runs are scored if ball passes between cones and batter runs around the cone and back again before the wicket keeper catches the fielders return and breaks the wicket. Direct hits count.4 runs are scored if ball reaches boundary wall and any extra runs completed. Batters may be caught or run out. Team with the most runs wins.Equipment: 1 bat and 1 tennis ball, set of wickets, 4 marker cones, and chalk markings.

Conditioned games

Throw Catch and Step Catching ...

Players work in pairs with 1 ball. They start very close together and with every successful throw and catch the thrower can take a step back increasing the distance between the players.

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Throw and catch up and down Ca...

Create a mini-pitch for every two players. In the picture there are 4 pairs and 4 pitches. Players must try and throw and catch the ball a set number of times consecutively, without making a mistake. Every time they drop the ball they should start counting from 1 again. The set number and distance between players depends on their ability. When a pair reaches the set number (say 5 for beginners) the pair can move to the next pitch and the players on that pitch move down (both pairs start from 1 again).

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Cricket: Catch the ball - Grou...

Ask the players to spread themselves and have 1 ball for the players to throw or roll the ball to each other. The player in the middle has to try and catch the player in possession of the ball. or get to the ball before a player does if it is badly thrown.

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Catch volleyball Conditioned g...

3 teams 1 ball 3 zones 2 teams in the outside zones throw the ball over the team in the middle zone to try and land the ball on the ground in the opposite end zone. If the they are successful they score a point but if the team in the middle intercept the ball the teams swap.

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Cricket: Dive Catching - To yo...

Diving catch taken to the player's left, after walking in towards the catching board (note - catching board is optional but recommended if availible).Players must attack the catch by walking in towards the board.Once the catch is taken, player must get to their feet qucikly and aim to hit the stump.Group 2 of players are backing up and return the ball to the coach.After players have performed a diving catch or returned the ball to the coach they run to the back of the other group and the drill continues.

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Catching - Cricket Drills, Cri...

For this game you need two teams of between 6-10 players on each side. One team tries to see how many catches they can do in a specified time, whist the other team sees how many people they can get to run around the cone and back.

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Cricket: Ground fielding drill...

Two teams pass the ball to their team mates with an overarm throw which must bounce only once and then must be caught. Using the throws to advance towards the opposition's grid players must not step inside the grid. When they get close enough they can throw at the stumps. If they miss a team mate can run around the back of the stumps to catch the ball. If caught that team can have another shot, if the opposition catch the ball they then move back up the field to the opposition's grid.

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Cricket: Roll and Catch - Grou...

Players work in groups of 4-6 players.Two cones are spaced 10m apart. Player one stands between the two cones.Stumps are placed 10m away opposite both cones, in line with the cones.Players 2 and 3 both start behind the two stumps.Player one moves side-ways, from cone to cone, taking a catch on one cone and returning it, and performing an underarm pick-up on the other cone.Players take two balls on each side (total of 4) and then swaps over with one of the players behind the stump who in turn joins the rest of the group behind the far cone.Drill continues in this way...

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Short catching / Underarm thro...

The fielder behind the stumps rolls the ball out, player 2 picks up the ball and throws over the top of the stumps to the fielder behind the stumps. The process is repeated until player 5 goes who then continues their run to replace the player behind the stumps.

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High catching Catching - Crick...

Player 2 throws a high ball for player 1 to run onto and catch. Player 1 then runs around player 2 before returning the ball back to them. Player 2 then throws the ball high once again, back towards player 1's starting position. Player 1 now takes the ball and restarts the drill from the other side.

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Cricket: Catch and Duck - Spor...

This drill is designed to test your players reactions and is also a chance for them to work on their catching technique too.Get into groups of 4/5The batter / coach hits the ball and the first player takes the catch, and ducks down, still holding ball.The second player must now catch the ball from the batter and then duck, facing chest down on the turf.Player 3 does the same and so on...

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Cricket: Catching Drill - Wick...

Set up as shown in the diagram. Groups of 4. One ball per group. Three players form a triangle with one player in the middle. The first player throws the ball and the middle player tries to catch it, if they do then they can move on to the next person. If they drop it they have to throw the ball back to the same person and repeat this until they do catch it.

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Fielding Warm Up Game Catching...

Work in groups of 10. Two rows of cones are set up, 5m apart in width and 2m apart.Players get into pairs, opposite each other, lined up behind the first cone with one ball.The first pair must exchange 5 catches before running diagonally to the next cone where they repeat the 5 catches.After this players run to the next cone where they now roll the ball 5 times to their partner. The partner performs an underarm pick up and returns the ball to their partner.upon reaching the end players jog back to the start and repeat.

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Running on to High Catch Catch...

Player 2 throws the ball straight-up, player 1 runs in and catches before returning the ball back to player 2. Player 1 continues to run around the cone, and receives another high feed from player 2.On catching th ball player 1 takes up 2s original position before the next person in the queue starts.

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Cricket: Dive Catching - To yo...

Diving catch taken to the player's right, after walking in towards the catching board (note - catching board is optional but recommended if availible).Players must attack the catch by walking in towards the board.Once the catch is taken, player must get to their feet qucikly and aim to hit the stump.Group 2 of players are backing up and return the ball to the coach.After players have performed a diving catch or returned the ball to the coach they run to the back of the other group and the drill continues.

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Walking in Catching Catching -...

This drill is best perfromed in two groups of 6-8 players. Set up the two cones 7 metres apart. The first player walks in to the 'goal' and sets up to take the catch. The coach hits the catch to the player, who has to move to either their right or left. Once caught the ball is returned to the coach and the player that has taken the catch returns to the back of the line.

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Cricket: Staggered Catching an...

Players take it in turns to take a catch at each distance, between the two cones (increase/decrease distance in relation to your players' age).The catching player must work from the starting cone and work their way inwards.Once a successful cacth is taken, the player drops the ball and proceeds forward to take the next one.

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Cricket: Catching the edged ba...

Setup the practice as shown.The bowler throws the ball underarm towards the wicketkeeper. The batsman can either deflect the ball, leave it alone or swing at the ball and miss it (on purpose).Rotate positions after ten throws.Wicket keeper may want to wear a helmet as a safety precaution.

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Cricket: Catching to the left ...

Player 1 throws the ball to player 2 to run in and catch before throwing the ball back to player 1. Player 2 then joins the back of the other queue. Player 1 throws another flat catch to the next person in line on the other side. Player 1 throws 10 balls before everyone swaps position in a clockwise direction with all players taking it in turn to throw the ball.

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Fielding / Catching drill. Gro...

Player 1 rolls the ball out for player 3 to intercept before throwing to the Wicketkeeper. The coach then throws a catch to player 2. Player 3 takes up the position of player 1 and then goes to the back of the queue.Repeat from the other side.

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Catch and move race Ground fie...

4 to 8 players per group. Player 1 rolls the ball out to player 2 who shys at the stumps, meanwhile player 1 has moved behind the stumps (backing up), ready to collect the ball.<br /><br /> Player 2 then runs to player 1's original position.<br /><br /> Player 1 then throws the ball to players 2. Player 1 now joins back of other group on the opposite side. Group B do exactly the same.

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Catching Excellence: High Catc...

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Fielding / Catching drill. Gro...

Two lines of players facing each other.Player 1 rolls out ball for player to run and do an underarm flick back to player 1 who catches ball and puts down. Player 2 joins back of queue.Player 3 repeats the exercise from the other side. Aim: 10 catches after receiving the flick throw, if ball gets dropped go back to 0.

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Inner Circle Catching Ground f...

Cones are set out as a gate, in the point fielding position and extra cover fielding position.Players split into 2 groups in each of the gates.Coach will position themselves at the strikers end stump with a bat. Coach will serve himself and strike a ball towards the point or extra cover gate. Receiving player will catch or gather the ball, return it to the coach and join the back of the queue.This drill can be played as a competition, coach vs players. For every clean catch or gather, the players receive a point and for every misfield, the coach will receive a point.

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Cricket: Running Between the W...

Organisation<br />Organise a group as shown in the diagram. On the command &quot; Yes &quot; the batsman runs up and down the wicket. At the same time players in Team B throw and catch the ball to each other. As the batsman completes the 2nd run the next batsman sets off. Count the total number of catches made when the last better completes the final run. Teams change over and repeat, the winning team is the one with the most catches.<br /><br />Progression<br />Running singles or threes.<br />One handed catches.<br />Rebound catching.<br /><br />Equipment:<br /> 2 bats, 2 marked creases a pitch length apart. 1 ball (size and colour may be varied). Lines/cones for catching positions.

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Cricket: Roll Out, Collect and...

For larger groups, with a minimum of 5-10 players. The first player (1) rolls the ball out diagonally for the player on the same side as them (2) to run out to, intercept and flick at the opposite stump. A player on the other side (3) backs up the ball and rolls it out diagonally for the next player on the same side as them (4) to run out and collect.

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Improve your players' slip catching in this safe and structured reaction catching session and make sure they don't slip up!

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Junior Elements: Developing Throwing and Catching

Encourage your players to push themselves and improve their hand eye coordination in this learning through play session!

Catching at match intensity - Hardening the hands

You know the old cliche, ?catches win matches?. Early season chances are often put down due to the lack of practice. Harden your fielders hands with this session so they?re snaffling every chance that comes to them.

Working Your Wicket Keeper

The wicket keeper is always in the game - make sure they're up to the test with this keeping skills session!

Stop Runs Through Better Fielding

Improve your side's fielding technique and confidence with this session to build pressure on batters, forcing them to make mistakes and save runs so you have to score less.

Ground Fielding Principles

Keep it tight in the field and make the batter work for every run! Improve your fielding skills now to keep the runs down and pick up some more wickets.

Fielding in the Deep

Fielding has never been more intense. Use this session to stop leaking the odd run in the field and get the batters working for every run!

Batting: Getting your players to rotate the strike

Help your players to find the gaps and keep the other team guessing in this intelligent batting session - working on shot selection and strike rotation

Mid-Season - Breaking Bad Fielding Habits

Ignore the key fielding principles at your own peril - use this early-season session with your squad today to keep your fielding game sharp!

Performance Practice: Increasing players' Fielding Intensity

This match-intensity fielding skills session uses a coaching theory that's straight out the England dressing room

Flat Catch and the Back Foot Drive

The back foot drive is the ideal shot to exploit space between the mid-on and cover. Use this plan to improve players' balance and quick feet movement.

Backing up in the field

No one enjoys an overthrow. Make sure your fielders are on their toes and alert to any wild shy?s at the stumps!

Multi-Skills Games Session

Fun, games based session that works on your players' catching concentration as well as their batting and throwing accuracy!

Improving Close Range and Slip...

Improve your players' slip catching in this safe and structured reaction catching session and make sure they don't slip up!
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what are the skills/tactics of a wicket keeper?

what are the skills/tactics of a wicket keeper?

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How can I improve my wicket keeping reflexes?

i am a wicket keeper so when i am standing near to the stumps how can i take a catch comfortably

Nishkant Jain Coach, India

I need mental toughness tips (for off spinner)?

My off spinner is bowling well in the nets and in matches too, but he says that he is not confident about his bowling. Do you have any tips for improving his mental toughness?

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fielding or catching a ball

do i have to keep my hands soft while i catch a ball

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Catching of under 10 boys

hi how to train a u10 boy to take reflex catches

syed zabiulla Coach, India

Has anyone else heard of this?

I came across this idea when I was involved in a training session last year. the idea is to find out if you are more balanced breathing in and holding your breath or emptying your lungs before you attempt to take a catch. the way they did this was to pair off and player one breaths in and holds his breath and player two gently pushes player one to see how balanced he is, then player one empties his/her lungs and player two pushes them gently again and then they see where player one has the most effective balance, then they do the same with player two. Has anyone else come across this? I'm just wondering? After doing this there did seem to be an increase in successful catches.

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Running between the wickets

Im looking for some good game based practices to focus on running between the wickets

LISA Coach, England

What is a good team warm-up?

What is a good team warm up before the game that will motivate and engage the players?

craig ritchie Coach, Australia

Help kids judge line better

I'm thinking about of a few ideas that can help the kids judge line a bit better. Wanted to get your thoughts. Drill: 3 stumps + 1 on 4th stump and 1 on leg side wide. I will then toss the ball at the various lines and the kids can then call out what stump the line of the ball was traveling in.Progression could be tossing the ball and they have to move into the correct line and catch the ball and then from there a few throw downs.Any advice would be appreciated.Thanks Carl

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Catching between wickets

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Donte Hobson Coach, United Kingdom

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