Concentration

• A very key aspect of fielding is concentration. You must be alert every single ball, whether you are fielding close in or in the deep.
• Concentrate, staying relaxed at the same time and expect every ball to come your way. Know your bowlers well and the variations he possesses.
• Judge the condition of the pitch and the outfield and make necessary adjustments in your movements, to adjust to the same. Try to be always involved in the game and keep motivating and encouraging the others, as it helps you too.
• You must back up the bowler or the wicket - keeper whenever a throw comes in from the deep, to prevent overthrows. While fielding, try not to let your mind wander and watch the captain & bowler, in between each ball, so that you can move immediately when there are small adjustments to be made in the field placements.
• You must get the knack of relaxing the mind in between each delivery and then focussing your concentration again as the bowler runs in to bowl. This helps you to do better for a longer duration.
• It is advisable to catch a few balls and practice your ground fielding before the start of the match as this helps to keep the hands and body warm and allows you a feel of the conditions you are going to be fielding in.

Stopping
Stopping the ball
Throwing
Throwing
Chasing & returning
Catching
Catching
Close in catching
Catching in the deep
Fielding Techniques
Diving
Sliding Stop
Concentration