How to Catch a Cricket Ball

Catching is the action of fielders to get the batsman out by collecting the ball once hit in the air by the batsman. Catching is one of the elements of fielding, one of the most important aspects of cricket. The more adept the fielder, the better a cricketer the person is. Following is the article that will guide you on How to Become a Good Catcher:

Steps

Preparing for a Catch

1. Know The Rules. For taking a catch you should be aware of some of the rules made by the International Cricket Council (Governing Body over Cricket):
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • The batsman is not declared out if the ball is a no-ball or dead ball.
   
   
   • The fielder drops the ball before catching the ball fully.
   
   
   • The fielder steps over the boundary line.
   
   
   • The ball bounces before the fielder collects it.
   
   
   
   


2. Take a stance. Stance is the way of standing out while fielding. The fielder should have a solid stance in order to catch the ball. An ideal stance would be bending on your knees and making cup position.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • It is essential for a slip fielder to bend on knees and keep hands pointing down, making a cup position. This will help you in taking grounded catch.
   
   
   
   


3. Have a Positive Mind Set. If you think you are a bad fielder, keep that thought out of your mind. Fielding is just based on your attentiveness and your attitude towards game. Thinking in a positive way can help you become a better catcher.
   
   
   
   


4. Be attentive. Attentiveness is required for a good catch. You should be attentive on the field and expect that every next ball will come to you.
   
   
   
   

Taking a Catch

1. Know your position. Know if you are near the boundary or in slip, this will help in avoiding fallout with another player.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Don't rush over every ball that goes high. Only catch those which are either over you or in an empty position.
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


2. React quickly. Know the position and speed of the ball. If you receive a catch over your chest take a step or two back and catch the ball.
   
   
   
   


3. Eye Contact. It is essential for a fielder to keep eye contact with the ball. Keep your eyes on the ball until it passes you else it would result in a dropped catch.
   
   
   
   


4. Make the cup. Make the cup with your hands and let the ball rest on your palm.
   
   
   
   

Video

Tips

• It is better to wear goggles if you are playing out in a sunny day.


• If you catch a ball very close to the boundary line and seem to be unbalanced, throw the ball within the rope and land properly and then try to take the catch back. Even if you are unsuccessful, you will contribute to your team by saving some runs.


• Watch more cricket matches and pay close attention to techniques.


• Try to be exactly down the ball and take the catch close to your body.


• Call out if the ball is over nobody's position. This will help you take a good catch and will prevent misunderstanding with your co-fielders.


• If the ball goes within the gap, chase the ball at your best. Have a backup so that the ball can be passed over to the keeper.


• Never get distracted, rather keep looking at the ball.

Warnings

• Always take care of your safety and don't get too excited.


• Never take a catch with your fingers.

Related wikiHows

• How to Play Cricket


• How to Be a Slip Fielder

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