Basic Knowledge Of Cricketer

Fielding:

Essentially this involves catching and throwing in a variety of circumstances both static or on the move.

CATCHING:

The High Catch:

Objective: To catch a ball which is dropping quickly.

Method: Sight the ball.

            Move quickly to where it will come down.

            Stand still with hands up above eye level and palms facing ball, fingers spread out, little fingers touching.

            Hands give as ball is caught.

Batting:

Batting in cricket is probably the most popular of all skills. Firstly, it allows the player to score, and secondly he has the full attention of not only both teams, but also the spectators.
When teaching batting it is essential that staff exercise great care in selecting the surface on which the skill is performed. At school level this is often a factor over which neither staff nor students have any control. Nevertheless, staff should remain on the side of caution and on bad pitches certain strokes should not be taught. It is accepted that at least one Examining Board includes the hook within the syllabus. The National Cricket Association (NCA) does not recommend that this stroke be taught to inexperienced players, particularly if the pitch is suspect. For this reason the hook and other advanced skills.