Long Barrier:

This skill is best used when receiving the ball in the field from a shot that has
travelled along the ground. Generally used when fielding in the outfield or when the
ball has travelled some distance and is moving at a high speed.
KTPs:
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Move quickly, balanced and low towards the ball.

Watch the ball
Body behind it
Make a L shape with your grounded leg

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Deep Catching
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Introduction :
This skill is used when fielding usually some distance from the batsman in the
outfield or when a batsman hits the ball high into the air and requires good
judgement.
KTPs:
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Move quickly and balanced towards the ball.

Watch the ball
Create a bowl
Soft Hands
Your hands should give into the body.

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1 - Orthodox
2 - Reverse
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Underarm Throw
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Introduction:
This skill is usually used when the ball is traveling at a low speed or
stationary. Generally the underarm throw is performed from a close position to
the wickets, as it is a quick action with a quick release, it does not require
much power which would be obtained through an overarm action.
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KTPs:
Opposite leading leg to throwing arm (LEFT leg forward, RIGHT arm throw)
Brush your leg
Follow through
Eyes on target

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Overarm Throw:
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Introduction
The overarm throw is the most commonly used throw in cricket. This is due to
the increase of power and accuracy of the skill.
KTPs:
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Bunny ears
Point and look at target
Opposite leading foot (LEFT foot forward, RIGHT arm throw)
Follow through

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Crow Hop & Throw

Introduction:
This skill is usually used when the ball has travelled into the outfield and a long throw is required
in order to stop a second run and an accurate throw may result in a run out. You will notice by the
images that before the ball is thrown, that forward momentum is achieved by the Crow-Hop and a
strong base is established. This is the key to a strong and accurate throw.
KTPs:

Attack the ball while keeping your body behind the ball
Stay low to the ground
Once the ball is in your hands, do a crow hop (gallop) to create momentum
Continue KTPs as per Overarm throw

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