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Wicket Keeping

I want to take up keeping have no idea how to start.

I've messed around in the nets and at practice and think that I have a bit of flair for it but want to know how to take it further.

Also, what kit will I need. I know about the pads and gloves but is there anything else, also, is there any kit that you lot can recommend?
 
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As I'm passing through at the moment I haven't got time to go into details but a good place to start would be the BBC cricket skills section.

Also, you're doing the right thing by giving it a go, teams always need keepers and providing you're willing to work at it you'll be alright!
 
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To get started you need to find a few bits out.

It might be a bit of expense, but im sure you can find something online, but a great place to start are Wicketkeepers auto-biographys. Some tend to have help etc. in them.

Secondly, the BBC website is fantastic with its acadamy thing it has on there.

I've unfortunately not got time to post up a guide, but I definately will as im a bit of a fustrated keeper, i love doing it, just cant handle the pressure i suppose ;) Either way, i love it, and ill write up a "dummies guide," to getting started and give links and stuff to good kit!
 
Re: Wicket Keeping

StanTheMan said:
I want to take up keeping have no idea how to start.

I've messed around in the nets and at practice and think that I have a bit of flair for it but want to know how to take it further.

Also, what kit will I need. I know about the pads and gloves but is there anything else, also, is there any kit that you lot can recommend?
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As mentioned earlier, the BBC section is your best resource with Simbazz in close second.

The only advise I can give is to wear a helmet, standing forward and back for the first month or two of wicket keeping and to use long barrier when taking a ball that has bounced twice on its way to you.
 
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Checked out the BBC and it was pretty good, got some basics from there.

Are there any good coaching books out there?
 
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