Ground Fielding

 

Ready Position:

- Option 1: Split Step Stance (0:30)

            - Initiated as the BatsmanStrikes the Ball (0:31)

            - Feet Parallel to Enable Lateral Movement (e.g. Goal Keeper) (0.33)

            - Weight on the Balls of the Feet with the Knees Bent and Hips Lowered to Establish a Strong and

              Balanced Base (0:40)

            - To be Used in Fielding Positions that Require More Lateral Movement (e.g. Point and Cover)

 

- Option 2: Sprinter's Stance (0:59)

            - Initiated as the Batsman Strikes the Ball (1:00)

            - Staggered Footwork to Enable Quick Acceleration into the Ball (1:03)

            - To be used within Fielding Positions and Stages of the Game where Attacking the Ball is More Likely

 

Pick-up and Footwork:

1. Attacking the Ball Without Lateral Movement (1:24):

           - Attacking the Ball with a Low Body Position (1:26)

           - Pick-up the Ball in Front to Allow Momentum to Transition into a Throwing Base (1:36)

           - Replacing the Ball with the Backfoot (1:41)

           - Two Steps After Collection Aligned to the Target to Initiate the Throw (1:50)

 

2. Attacking the Ball with Lateral Movement to the Left (2:08):

           - Attacking the Ball with a Low Body Position (2:11)

           - Pick-up the Ball in Front to Allow Momentum to Transition into a Throwing Base (2:17)

           - Right Leg Swings Behind to Align Feet and Shoulders to the Target (2:22)

           - Two Steps After Collection to Initiate the Throw (2:31)

 

3. Atacking the Ball with Lateral Movement to the Right - Off-Balanced Throw (When Required) to Maximise Speed of Release (2:43):

           - Attacking the Ball with a Low Body Position (2:46)

           - Collecting the Ball Outside the Left Foot (2:51)

           - Transitioning into a Throwing Position (2:55)

           - Releasing the Ball After One Initial Step onto the Right Leg (3:00)

 

Suggested Coaching Drills Within Practice (3:12)