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...
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...
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...
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...
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...