Set Up
• The crouch
• Feet approximately shoulder width apart
• Weight evenly balanced on the balls of the feet
• Gloves open and lightly touching the ground
Positioning
• Always ensure a clear view down the delivery line
• To the spinners crouch with the inside leg in line with off-stump and about 2 foot lengths back
• To fast/medium pacers stand far enough back to take the ball about hip height (Keepers control the slips positioning)
• Always mark the positioning
Footwork
• Keep the weight on the balls of the feet
• Maintain flexed knees throughout the sideways movement
• Keeping back; Position feet to take the ball on inside leg
• Keeping up; Keep the head in-line with the ball
Glovework
• Point the fingers at the ground, sky or sideways, NEVER at the ball
• Extend the arms, then give with the ball
• Catch the ball in the palms at the base of the fingers, so that the fingers close around the ball
Mental skills
• Staying focused for every second of the days play is impossible. Keepers need to switch on as the bowler comes in and then switch off when the ball is dead.
Role in the team
• The keeper should lead in the field
• Set a high standard for you fielders to follow as how the keeper conducts himself on the field often is reflected in the whole team performance
• The keeper is also in a prime position to identify batters weaknesses, bowlers performances and field placements so as to assist the captain
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