Stumpings
Never think specifically about stumping a batsman. The basic objective
must be always to gather the ball. If the batsman has stepped out and
misses the ball, it is a natural instinct to take the glove towards
the stumps after gathering the ball.
Keep your eyes focussed on the ball till it is in your glove. If the
batsman is out of the crease, you would have seen it out of the corner
of your eye. Avoid watching the batsman's feet or the stumps while
gathering the ball. Your focus should be on taking the ball without
fumbling.
The bails may be removed by a swing of the arms, through it is
preferable that the body and hips turn towards the stumps while
stumping. This helps in reaching the stumps when the ball is gathered
wide of the off or leg stump.
The hands must move quickly after gathering the ball. Some top keepers
even start their hand movements for a stumping before the ball is
caught, though this is recommended only for professionals or others
who have the natural ability and talent for this otherwise difficult
and thankless job.