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The last dance – A great cricketer is born

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Learning Cricket: The Last Dance – A Great Cricketer is Born By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: As a batter, bowler and a fielder, your balance is everything. Therefore, once you’ve chosen your path as a cricketer, ensure you practise the basics by staying relaxed and balanced. Work on your techniqu...

The ideal wicket keeping technique explained

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Learning Cricket: The Ideal Wicket Keeping Technique Explained By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: Transition into a crouched position with your knees slightly bent. This helps in catching the ball that occasionally arrives low after the first bounce. Also, for spin bowling, stand a little wider than...

Grasp the fundamentals of fielding

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Learning Cricket: Grasp the Fundamentals of Fielding By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: Stay in a crouched position for perfect balance. Ask your coach or a friend to throw balls at you on either side. First, try to catch them with your right hand and then alternate hands. For the best technique, st...

Perfecting the slow ball, bouncer and the yorker

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Learning Cricket: Perfecting the Slow Ball, Bouncer and the Yorker By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: Maintain a steady run-up by gradually increasing your momentum. More than your speed and the release of the ball, as a fast bowler, focus on your follow through. For a slow ball, place a few cones 2...

Bowling focus drills for great technique

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Learning Cricket: Bowling Focus Drills for Great Technique By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: Place your front foot near the bowling crease and parallel to the stumps. Ensure your back foot is planted in a diagonal direction, ideally towards the mid-wicket region. Lift your left arm followed by your...