If you are Aiming to become a cricketer then you must take Fielding seriously, because it is as important as batting and bowling. A terrible fielder cannot become an inevitable part of the team. Fielding is a very important part of the game because saving runs is as important as scoring runs and a good fielder can contribute to wickets by taking catches, and through direct hits.
If you are a person aspiring to become a cricketer then fielding is a very important skill that you need to develop because even if you are an average bowler or batsman if you can save 20-35 runs and you are capable of taking catches and direct hits then you can become a permanent part of the team. The following are some of the best ways to improve fielding:
1.GET FIT AND ATHLETIC
One of the easiest ways to become better in any sport is to improve your athleticism. The same is applicable for cricket, especially in fielding. Being an athletic person helps you to take dive catches, do direct hits, chase down the ball, and also help in throwing back the ball to the wicketkeeper accurately. If you take a look at the best fielders in cricket then you will find that most of them are more athletic than an average cricketer. Top fielders in modern-day cricket like Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Warner, ABD are very athletic. 2.DON'T FEAR AWAY
It is seen that most of the players who have a lack of confidence in fielding try to choose the least important fielding positions, by doing so they continue to be poor fielders, or even if they can field but this lack of confidence will turn them into a poor fielder. You must take up responsibility and choose to field in the important areas this will improve your confidence and also you get many balls to fields this will improve you unlike standing still in some part of the field. If you are feared about your lack of ability then at least try to be in those hot areas during practice matches.
3.BE ATTENTIVE
Never stand in the field like a nerd be active always. You should be ready to make sudden movements like diving, chasing the ball, etc. You should not stand at ease or never stand with hands rested on your knees. Every fielder should stand in a balanced position and should watch carefully what is happening in the field.
4.BE AN OBSERVER
Watch all movements happening in the field carefully. Watch the bowler while he bowling and try to understand what he is trying to do. You should quickly change your vision to the batsman after the ball is being released by the bowler. Every movement of the batsman should be carefully watched. You should also observe your fellow fielders and also try to have good communication with them.
5.ATTACK THE BALL
When the ball comes towards you don't step back or standstill try to move 3 or 4 steps forward and try to collect the ball quickly and throw it back to the keeper. This will help you to save some additional runs and even help you get some wickets through the run-outs
6.IMPROVE HAND AND EYE COORDINATION
A fielder should have great hand-eye coordination to become a good fielder. If you wanna execute what you think then you should have good coordination and reflexes. Great reflexes help you to take dive catches and also help you to become one of the best slip fielders. Some people are naturally very reflexive and others need to do some specific drills to improve their coordination.
7.STUDY AND OBSERVE GREAT FIELDERS
Observing and watching some of the finest talents in fielding in international cricket will help you to improve your performance. You will be able to get footage of cricket matches on YouTube and watching some of the best fielding in slow motion will help you understand what they are doing, how they are reacting to a particular ball, how they are standing in the field, etc. Also, watch carefully how their stance is, in different field positions and also try to understand how they observe the field.
8.MASTER LONG BARRIER
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This image shows how you should place your leg
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It is the most common way to have an additional defense to the ball while fielding near the boundary. Mastering this technique will help you to avoid the consequence of misfielding. In a long barrier, you must kneel down one leg sideways and the other leg should be making a 90° angle and the leg should be sideways. Then you should collect the ball at the meeting point of the knee down leg and the foot of the other leg.
9.BACKUP TEAMMATES
When the ball is coming through the gap between you and your mate, even if he is running towards the ball you should also run towards the ball as a backup. You should also backup your while he is taking catches, especially at the boundary. Make sure that both of you have good communication. Even if he fails you should backup.
10.MASTER THROWING BALL
Most of the beginners fail to throw the ball effectively especially when they are closer to the boundary. A good fielder should master long throws, having accuracy while throwing is equally important. You should do some specific drills for this and should also train your shoulders for power.
11.STAY BALANCED
While fielding having a stable balance is very important. Don't stand tall and straight. You should bend your knee a little and also try not to rest your hands on your knee. You should also distribute your body equally on your legs
12.BUY SOME SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
There are some incredible equipment while will help you to improve your fielding exponentially like, 1)Rebound nets 2)Plastic stumps 3)Feilding net (ball stop) 4) Katchet training aids
Summary
How to improve fielding
1.Get fit and athletic
2.Don't fear away
3.Be attentive
4.Attack the ball
5.Be an observer
6 Improve hand-eye coordination
7.observe and watch great fielders
8.Master long barrier
9.Backup teammates
10.Master throwing ball
11.Stay balanced
12.Buy some equipment
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