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WICKETKEEPING

WICKETKEEPING. Theory and Practical. Queensland Cricket. Wicketkeeping. KEY POINTS Crouch Positioning Glovework Footwork Concentration Equipment. THE CROUCH Feet shoulder width apart Weight evenly balanced on the balls of the feet Gloves open and lightly touching the ground.

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WICKETKEEPING

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  1. WICKETKEEPING Theory and Practical Queensland Cricket

  2. Wicketkeeping KEY POINTS • Crouch • Positioning • Glovework • Footwork • Concentration • Equipment

  3. THE CROUCH • Feet shoulder width apart • Weight evenly balanced on the balls of the feet • Gloves open and lightly touching the ground

  4. POSITIONING • Always ensure a clear view of the bowlers hand in delivery • To spinners, crouch with inside leg in line or just outside off stump and about 2 foot lengths back • Position to take the ball at hip height when standing back

  5. GLOVEWORK • Point the fingers at the ground, sky or sideways, NEVER at the ball • Cupped gloves rise with the ball • Keep gloves slightly out in front of the eyes • Extend the arms, then give with the ball

  6. FOOTWORK • Keep the weight on the balls of the feet • Move sideways in a straight line • Maintain flexed knees through sideways movements • When standing back, position the feet to take the ball on the inside hip • Keep the head in line with the ball when standing up to stumps

  7. CONCENTRATION Staying focused for every second of the days play is impossible. Keepers need to switch on as the bowler comes in and then switch of when the ball is ‘dead’. (eg. Self talk …“Watch the ball”“On, Off”) Intense training with a plan to cement strengths and to work hardest on aspects of keeping giving them the most trouble will foster concentration when fatigued…and improve skills

  8. MENTAL SKILLS Thriving on Pressure • Try to reduce the importance of the situation by relaxed breathing and “controlling the controllables” • Be prepared by quality preparation • Back Yourself !

  9. ROLE IN THE TEAM • “The keeper should lead in the field” • Set a high standard for your fielders to follow. How the keeper conducts themselves in the field often is reflected in the whole team performance • The keeper is also in a prime position to identify batters weaknesses, bowlers performances and field placements so as to assist/ advise the captain

  10. EQUIPMENT • Suitable and comfortable for the individuals size • Loosen up and maintain gloves by wrapping them up with your training balls in the pocket • Inners: totally up to the individual whether they choose to wear padded or unpadded…depending on the need for “feel” • Encourage children to wear a hat, sunscreen, glasses, mouth guard, helmet (if in danger) and a small protector (for comfort)

  11. Note for Coaches “Very few coaches, even at elite levels have a good understanding of the demands on a keeper. For too long, coaches have neglected wicket keepers due to a lack of confidence in their knowledge of this specialized art”. - Ian Healy NOTE: “DigiKeeping” provides more in depth detail and a vast array of drill progressions … it is highly recommended for any coach of wicketkeepers.

  12. Practical Session Example • Warm up: Fun, catching based games. (eg. Dodge ball, Rob the nest, Poison ball, Fielding soccer etc) • Introduction: Introduce concepts of glove work, footwork and concentration. Do rehearsal and basic drills. • Keeping Back: Introduce, Rehearsal, Underarm, Hitting and Nicks. • Keeping to Spin: Introduce, Rehearsal, Thrown ball, Obstacles, Shadow Batter and “the Nicker” • Run Outs: Introduce, Rehearsal, Thrown Ball and Contest. • High Ball: Introduce, Rehearsal (self thrown) and Tennis Racket Hits. • Diving: Introduce, Rehearsal, Kneeling, Crouching and then a Half Crouch. • Conclusion: Finish with a fun catching contest and a question and answer contest to check understanding

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