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Cricket: Play and Miss

Very useful format and descriptions of drills. I am using Sportplan...

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Split the group into teams of 4.

Setup as shown above.

The bowler throws the ball at varying lengths and directions for the wicketkeeper to catch. The batsman intentionally plays and misses at the ball to try and distract the wicketkeeper.

If the wicketkeeper misses the ball then the player shadowing him catches the ball.

COACHING POINTS

Ensure good movement.

Ensure that the wicketkeeper is not to close to the stumps.

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Moving Up to the Stumps:

Divide into pairs and set up the activity as shown in the diagram. From a measured distance behind the stumps, the wicket keeper runs up to the wicket and catches 5 consecutive throws from a measured distance thrown by player 1. After each take, the wicket keeper returns to the starting point. When taken, the ball is dropped into a container. 5 attempts and then change roles.

Wicket - keeping

Catching the edged ball:

Setup the practice as shown.

The bowler throws the ball underarm towards the wicketkeeper. The batsman can either deflect the ball, leave it alone or swing at the ball and miss it (on purpose).

Rotate positions after ten throws.

Wicket keeper may want to wear a helmet as a safety precaution.

Wicket - keeping

Develop diving:

Setup the practice as shown.

Split the squad into groups of 4.

The bowler throws the ball wide of the wicket-keeper to encourage them to dive to take the ball. The two other fielders are there to take the ball if the wicketkeeper misses the ball.

Wicket - keeping