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Advanced Fielding Techniques:
With the standard of fielding improving drastically all round the
world in the last decade, it has become necessary to learn advanced
fielding techniques to provide the team with an edge.
Diving:
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The scenes where a fielder dives to stop a ball or take a catch are
some of the most exciting moments of a cricket match.
This has to be done only after much practice, as otherwise it could
end up in an injury.
To dive and stop a ball, throw yourself at the ball headfirst and
hands outstretched. Take care to keep you head up and eyes on the ball
as you land on your chest and the outstretched arm stops the ball.
Bring your knees up and get into the throwing position as soon as
possible after you have caught the ball cleanly. While diving to the
right or left, try to land on the back of the right or left shoulder
by hunching it a bit and then roll over to a position where you can
get up and throw.
The eyes should be on the ball for the longest time possible and the
attempt made must either gather the ball in the hand or atleast block,
it from going beyond you.
While diving to take a catch, try to take it with both hands. If this
is not possible, go for it with one hand.
Take care not to land the elbow on the ground as this could make the
ball pop out in a reflex action. Try to land on the back of the
shoulder blade and complete the rolling motion to retain control of
the ball.
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 Stopping
 Stopping the ball
Throwing
Throwing
Chasing & returning
Catching
Catching
Close in catching
Catching in the deep
Fielding Techniques
Diving
Sliding Stop
Concentration
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