Read the approach
Watch how the fielder moves into the path of the ball.
Fielding and throwing
George Bailey demonstrates fielding and throwing. Follow the movement towards the ball, the gather and the return as one continuous piece of play.
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Observe the gather
Follow the transition from collecting the ball to preparing the throw.
Pick the return
Notice the target and the movement that follows the throw.
How to review it in a session
Discuss a suitable fielding task and throwing distance with your coach. Record the intended target, the accuracy of the return and one thing to improve. Start with control before adding match pressure.
Take these questions to the nets.
- Am I watching the ball into the gather?
- Where should the return go in this situation?
- Can I stay accurate when moving faster?
Independent practice notes by the DCA website team. Discuss changes to your technique with Coach Ravinder Singh.
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Your practice card
Fielding and throwing
Name / date
Am I watching the ball into the gather?
Where should the return go in this situation?
Can I stay accurate when moving faster?
What did I try and what happened?
Coach’s feedback and next step
https://dehraduncricketacademy.com/learn/fielding-and-throwing/