FIELDING
LALCHAND RAJPUT
What is FIELDING ?
“The Technique associated with receiving and
delivering the ball”
The most important and enjoyable part of the
game
Players spend max(80%) of their time in Fielding
The most exciting – good catch,excellent stop or
run out - inspire teams, change of movement / can
change the game
“Good sides will field more than 50% at time”
KEY POINTS
Maintain low body height – bend the knees
Watch the ball into the hands
Return to the ‘keeper on the full
Communicate with your team - mates
GROUND FIELDING
Moving in with Bowler – Who? Why? How Much?
Short Steps
Knees Bent
Athletic Position
Hands relaxed out in front of the body
GROUND FIELDING
Fielding Platform “Base Up”
Feet approximately shoulder width apart
Knees slightly bent
Athletic position
Head still, eyes level and focused on batter /
‘Hot Zone’ / point of contact
Weight “Ball of Foot”
GROUND FIELDING
Moving to the Ball
The fielder can max anticipation by watching the
batter’s stance, his footwork and blade of the bat
angles.
Move DIRECTLY to line of ball (Shot, quick steps
into ball and line up with target)
Maintain low body height
Adjust body position for clean pick- up, extend your
hand / reach out suck the ball / give with the ball (soft
hands), keeping head and eyes steady and over the
line of the ball
THROWING
Underarm – Dive
Flick
Over arm
Hip Throw
Cross Over
GRIPPING THE BALL
Grip across the seam - ? ? ?
Wrist loose for overarm throw
Wrist firm for underarm throws
UNDERARM THROWING
Used in close to the wicket run out
situations
One / Two handed quick release throw over
a short distance
UNDER-ARM THROW
1.Gather and receiving the ball.
2.Front foot plant and down swing.
3.Release.
4.Follow through.
UNDERARM THROWING
Stay front on – align the approach with short,
quick step
Stay low
Fingers point down, not at ball
Pick up the ball beside and outside the throwing
side foot – Right hand – Right leg, Left hand –
Left leg
Soft hands and keep the throwing arm straight,
Release straight at target
Arm close to body
Maintain low body crouch throughout the throw
BACK HAND FLICK
A very short quick, underarm throw,
executed close to the wicket while
attempting a run out
The ball is released to a throwing arm side
They have limited power, so they are used
close to the wicket
BACK-HAND FLICK
1.Pick-up and gather.
2.Wrist flick and release.
3.Follow through.
BACK HAND FLICK
Key Points
Watch the ball intently
Use a straight arm and soft flexible wrist
for short flicks
Palm of the throwing hand faces target
through the release phase
OVERARM THROW
Grip across seam
Low body position – Use – ‘T’ junction
Work in straight line toward the target
Full arm swing (extend high and out from
close to the body) – Opening of wings
Elbow shoulder height or above
Wrist wider than elbow and back of the wrist
facing the target
Bend front knee, release out in front and follow
through – arm across the body low down
LEARNING TO THROW
OVERARM THROW – PROGRESSIONS
Wrist and Finger Flick
Partners three meters apart (Sitting)
Hold wrist with non – throwing hand
Bounce ball to partner with a flicking
action – back spin (snake)
OVERARM THROW –
PROGRESSIONS
Elbow Flick
Partners five meters apart (sitting)
Hold throwing arm triceps with non –
throwing hand
Bounce ball to partner using elbow, wrist
and fingers
OVERARM THROW –
PROGRESSIONS
Arm Rotation
Partners eight meters apart (sitting)
Non – throwing arm flat on ground beside
power hip
Bounce ball to partner using shoulder,
elbow, wrist & fingers
OVERARM THROW –
PROGRESSIONS
Shoulder Rotation
Partners ten meters apart (kneeling on back
knee)
Finish with throwing shoulder pointing to
target
Focus on technique rather than power
OVERARM THROW –
PROGRESSIONS
Hip Rotation
Partners stand 15 meters apart
Front shoulder, hip and foot point to target
Bounce ball to partner stepping through to finish
with throwing shoulder, hip & foot pointing at target
Hip rotation mastered, concentrate on front arm
digging in beside front hip to generate power
OVERARM THROW –
PROGRESSIONS
THE CROW HOP / HEAL TO HEAL
For long throw preparation, The Crow Hop is
recommended, since it:
Regains the body’s balance and sets up a side – on
position, and
Adds forward momentum in the direction of the
target through a quick weight transfer
Short distance Short Crow Hop, Long distance
Long Crow Hop
THE CROW HOP
Body and feet in attacking fielding position
Jump Over the bat or rope with back leg or
simply search out
Guide legs points to the target, fingers on
top of the ball
ATTACKING FIELDING
Back foot right angles to line of the ball
Low body weight
Flexed knees
Head in line
Watch ball into hands
Soft hands
Elbows shock absorbers
Pick up ball two hands, full return to keeper
DEFENSIVE FIELDING
Body is the second line of defense
Never be late for the ball
Bends hips and knees as low as practicable
Keep your eyes on the ball
Let your hands give with ball
CATCHING
CATCHING
OUTFIELD AND MIDFIELD
There are two acceptable techniques used for
taking high outfield catches.
Fielder cup’s his hands under the ball with
elbows tucked into his sides. Hands are usually
positioned around chin or eye level
Fielder pushes his elbow away from his body
inverting his palm upwards, often linking his
finger together. Hands must be position above
eye level or the ball is likely to ricochet off the
palms
Both methods are effective – depends upon the
individuals comfort and feel
CATCHING
High Catch – Key Points
Position the body under the ball as quickly
as possible
Keep the body balance and head steady
Position hands in high, comfortable
position
Contact point at the base of the fingers and
above the eye level / chin
Watch ball into the hands
Give with the ball into the body - elbows
as shock absorbers
SLIPS CATCHING / CLOSE
IN CATCH
Real “Specialists”
Have excellent
reflexes and
anticipation
Read batsman
SLIPS CATCHING
To develop confident and competent slip fielders
coaches should:
Motivate players by:
- Stressing enjoyment, Being enthusiastic,
Providing encouragement
Ensure good techniques by :
- Demonstration, Clarifying and emphasizing key
points, Providing quality feedback
Encourage
- a concentration plan for consistent focusing
SLIPS CATCHING
Slip catching can be subdivided into correct
POSTION – Depth, Spacing ,Stance, Balance
MOVEMENT – Crouched, low body weight,
bend knees
FOCUS – Turn on/ Turn off
POSITION – Depth, Spacing,
Stance, Balance
MOVEMENT – Crouched, low
body weight, bend knees
FOCUS – Turn on/ Turn off
CLOSE IN CATCH
Key Points
Comfortable and relaxed stance
Weight on the inside of the feet
Knees and Elbow flexed
Receive the ball into the palm at base of the
finger
Watch the ball into the hand
Give with the ball – Soft Hands