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The sight of Jonty Rhodes, Mark Waugh or Herschelle Gibbs in full flight is
one of the most arresting scenes in the game. Until the advent of the
one-day game, fielding was a tiresome necessity not worth spending time on.
But in modern times, flagbearers such as Rhodes have made a tremendous
impact on the overall standard of fielding. There are few poor fieldsmen
today and they are quickly identified and forced to mend their ways.
Most of the spectacular bits of action that you see boil down to sound
basics. Brilliant fielding is an art that can be learnt. We start with
fielding close. Expert close-in fielder and England captain Nasser Hussain
throws himself full length and shows you how to pull off a stunning diving
save in the stopping section. Once the ball has been saved one has to get
rid of the ball quickly. No one, but no one, does that better than Jonty
Rhodes. Go to the throwing section to see how Rhodes slides, stops the ball
and fires it at the stumps in no time.
Catching is an art that requires a lot of attention. Whether it's a sharp
reflex catch needing the kind of alertness Nasser Hussain displays, pulling
off a blinder at mid wicket. Or the agility that fleet footed Herschelle
Gibbs presses into action while taking a diving catch at square leg. All
this brilliance makes for superb viewing but the basis of taking any kind
of catch is a safe pair of hands. There are very few people in the business
with a safer pair of hands than Mark Waugh. Catch all this and more in the
catching section.
Dale Benkenstein's presentation on Fielding
Cricket Carnival presents an enthralling demonstration by Dale
Benkenstein & Bob Woolmer to master one of the most important aspects
of modern day cricket - fielding.
Dale Benkenstein, member of the South African national team takes you
through the South African school of fielding along with his former
coach Bob Woolmer. Benkenstein talks about the fantastic role models
that South Afrcans have for fielding, about considering fielding as a
complete team effort and how they make fielding the most intensive as
well as the most enjoyable exercise.
Learn about the proteas attention to detail, the anticipation
techniques and practices to sharpen reflexes in this exciting
presentation. [ Audio | Video ]
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Stopping
Stopping the ball
Throwing
Throwing
Chasing & returning
Catching
Catching
Close in catching
Catching in the deep
Fielding Techniques
Diving
Sliding Stop
Concentration
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