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Fielding Videos

Have you ever watched slips fielders and wondered why they stand still, waiting for the ball, not moving in with the bowler like the rest of the fielders do?

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We have already examined how the footwork, and therefore the body position of the player may indicate where they are trying to hit the ball, so now, we need to look at the role the bat plays in the shot.

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Moving to Take Catches in the Slips

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When fielding in the slips, great mobility is needed to effect some of the truly great catches.

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Catching in the Slips

The main difference when catching in the slips is that the ball comes very quickly to you, and you must rely on reflex action to get your hands in the correct position to catch the ball.

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