Taking catches
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Nightvision
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Re: Taking catches
But you also have whacking great gloves on.
Just messing with you.
But you also have whacking great gloves on.
Just messing with you.
Jelly Beanz
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I think confidence is a big part of catching but the biggest difference is what your initial thought is when the ball comes at you. If you think 'yeah, I've got this' you tend to take the catch but if you think 'crap thats high' or something similar I find I drop them more often. I'm not sure what affects that initial reaction but thinking back to why I've dropped catches, they've all been ones that have had negative initial thoughts. I suppose it must be confidence really. The advantage of close catches is that you just take them or you don't - no thinking, much more fun
I think confidence is a big part of catching but the biggest difference is what your initial thought is when the ball comes at you. If you think 'yeah, I've got this' you tend to take the catch but if you think 'crap thats high' or something similar I find I drop them more often. I'm not sure what affects that initial reaction but thinking back to why I've dropped catches, they've all been ones that have had negative initial thoughts. I suppose it must be confidence really. The advantage of close catches is that you just take them or you don't - no thinking, much more fun
someblokecalleddave
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I'm probably tempting fate saying this now, but this season I've done well with all my catches so far taking some pretty good ones. A had good one in the last match where I was fielding at square leg and it came off the bat fast and I was moving in the wrong direction and for some reason trying to rectify my position started to fall backwards, but I probably kept my head in line with the ball and just ensured my hands were there for it and caught in amongst falling in a pile on the ground. My captain said it was a spectacular catch as I was moving in the wrong direction bodily but still caught it.
I think confidence is the key - you can't think I'm going to drop it I wish this wasn't coming my way - you have to think - I will catch this ball - I am going to catch this ball. It's worked for me, but I do practice. I throw the ball as high as I can into the sky but in random directions behind me and then have to turn and run to get under it.
I'm probably tempting fate saying this now, but this season I've done well with all my catches so far taking some pretty good ones. A had good one in the last match where I was fielding at square leg and it came off the bat fast and I was moving in the wrong direction and for some reason trying to rectify my position started to fall backwards, but I probably kept my head in line with the ball and just ensured my hands were there for it and caught in amongst falling in a pile on the ground. My captain said it was a spectacular catch as I was moving in the wrong direction bodily but still caught it.
I think confidence is the key - you can't think I'm going to drop it I wish this wasn't coming my way - you have to think - I will catch this ball - I am going to catch this ball. It's worked for me, but I do practice. I throw the ball as high as I can into the sky but in random directions behind me and then have to turn and run to get under it.
someblokecalleddave
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Yeah I've not had any skiers yet, I'll let you know how I get on when one occurs. Here - are you after the world record for the most posts - cos you aint half going at it!!!!
Yeah I've not had any skiers yet, I'll let you know how I get on when one occurs. Here - are you after the world record for the most posts - cos you aint half going at it!!!!
edladd
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I was stuck out at deep cover at training last night when 2 guys were whacking the ball like nobody's business! It was awful - I just managed to get to two of the balls that came my way and I didn't hold onto either of them :embarrassed: I think I need to work on taking catches on the run - anyone have suggestions? Or is it just a case of trying to cover the ground quickly and getting in position early?
:laugh: And he's still over 100 behind you Dave!!someblokecalleddave said:
I was stuck out at deep cover at training last night when 2 guys were whacking the ball like nobody's business! It was awful - I just managed to get to two of the balls that came my way and I didn't hold onto either of them :embarrassed: I think I need to work on taking catches on the run - anyone have suggestions? Or is it just a case of trying to cover the ground quickly and getting in position early?
Stumped
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Ive always found that if you get a skier i use the sitting method, get everything behind it and take it in my lap!
Dave - no posting record, The missis was playing on the PS3 thus rendering sky useless and cricket training was cancelled last night due to rain! so i was on here most of the night lol
Ive always found that if you get a skier i use the sitting method, get everything behind it and take it in my lap!
Dave - no posting record, The missis was playing on the PS3 thus rendering sky useless and cricket training was cancelled last night due to rain! so i was on here most of the night lol
Jelly Beanz
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It might be a bit odd, but when taking high catches I find it's best to get your hands into your field of vision so you can watch the ball into them. If I keep my hands at around waist-chest height I still catch it most of the time but not as cleanly.
It might be a bit odd, but when taking high catches I find it's best to get your hands into your field of vision so you can watch the ball into them. If I keep my hands at around waist-chest height I still catch it most of the time but not as cleanly.
Ripping-LegBreak
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i dont know how but yesterday i actuallly WANTED to catch the high ones. what i mean is i was not scared and i wanted to prove to the coach i wasent scared this mentality helped alot as i caught nearly every high catch at training. Amazing how a change in mentality helps.
i dont know how but yesterday i actuallly WANTED to catch the high ones. what i mean is i was not scared and i wanted to prove to the coach i wasent scared this mentality helped alot as i caught nearly every high catch at training. Amazing how a change in mentality helps.
mas cambios
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I agree with that, having a positive outlook and wanting the catches to come to you really helps.
If you go into it half-hearted then you'll end up dropping more than you take.
I agree with that, having a positive outlook and wanting the catches to come to you really helps.
If you go into it half-hearted then you'll end up dropping more than you take.
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The only sure fire way to improve your catching (high or otherwise) is practice - The rule of 10, 000! The reason so many people struggle with catches (specifically high catches), is that fielding is so often treated as an after thought: The 10 minute semi- circle, 20 catches drill is a staple at almost every club; 10 - 15 minutes of high catching/ long range fielding isn't. Modify your priorities!
Your capacity to judge the path of the ball, where it's come from, where it's going, and how it's going to get there will all improve with practice. High balls that dip or hold up and swerve in the wind can make international fielders look like amatuers, so don't lose heart if a couple go down. The more you practice, the more you will expose yourself to the different conditions and the more competent you will become (so long as you're catching with a decent technique of course! Whether you catch with your fingers to the sky, or cupped and pointing to the ground, the most important thing is to make sure your eyes are behind the line [or as close to being behind the line] of the ball!!!)
The only sure fire way to improve your catching (high or otherwise) is practice - The rule of 10, 000! The reason so many people struggle with catches (specifically high catches), is that fielding is so often treated as an after thought: The 10 minute semi- circle, 20 catches drill is a staple at almost every club; 10 - 15 minutes of high catching/ long range fielding isn't. Modify your priorities!
Your capacity to judge the path of the ball, where it's come from, where it's going, and how it's going to get there will all improve with practice. High balls that dip or hold up and swerve in the wind can make international fielders look like amatuers, so don't lose heart if a couple go down. The more you practice, the more you will expose yourself to the different conditions and the more competent you will become (so long as you're catching with a decent technique of course! Whether you catch with your fingers to the sky, or cupped and pointing to the ground, the most important thing is to make sure your eyes are behind the line [or as close to being behind the line] of the ball!!!)
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Agreed practice is the way to go forward, got myself one of those Skyer's off my good friends at Fusion. The thing is brilliant for hitting those high catches. If you practice enough you'll begin to get to more, then the confidence will kick in during a game when you get a high catch.
Agreed practice is the way to go forward, got myself one of those Skyer's off my good friends at Fusion. The thing is brilliant for hitting those high catches. If you practice enough you'll begin to get to more, then the confidence will kick in during a game when you get a high catch.
mas cambios
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That is so true, fielding is hardly ever practised at my club and it bugs me sometimes. Good fielding can save 15 runs plus in the field over the course of 50 overs, not to mention catches helping to stem the run rate and turn momentum to the bowling side.
MV!;26582 said:
That is so true, fielding is hardly ever practised at my club and it bugs me sometimes. Good fielding can save 15 runs plus in the field over the course of 50 overs, not to mention catches helping to stem the run rate and turn momentum to the bowling side.
unccricket
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how exactly does practicing high catches with tennis balls help when it comes to catching a real ball? and do you use regular tennis balls or the heavy ones that are used for cricket?
how exactly does practicing high catches with tennis balls help when it comes to catching a real ball? and do you use regular tennis balls or the heavy ones that are used for cricket?