We are already aware of the fandom or the fanbase the cricket has in this country. You might see an aspiring cricketer on almost every street in India and hence there are a lot of passionate players of cricket in India coming out of these streets.  

Even if we are not playing any sport officially and it’s just a random match with your friends in your locality, in your school, or any other place, you must be aware and well known of each and every rule of the sport. While we play any specific sport, if we know the tricks and turns the win is already in our hands. 

Here in this article, we are talking about a specific sport which is none other than cricket. By the given title you must be here to know the best tips to do an amazing fielding on the cricket ground.  

We have brought you an amazing guide for perfect fielding in order to grab the best spot in the team and come out as an amazing fielder for the team. Below in the article are step-by-step guide for you. By following it and paying attention to each and every step without ignoring even a minute or single step.  

Confidence Is the Key  

The first thing that you need to change is your attitude towards the part you are playing the role of. Fielding is one of the most crucial parts of the match that has the power to change the match upside down. So, while fielding you can’t just take it lightly, as you have a crucial duty within your hands.  

Stay in your position – The leader or captain has appointed you to a very important place. That position has been entrusted to you and it is your duty to remain in the position so that the balls coming at your position or are under your cover range are not missed by you. Don’t be one of the guys who wander around the field and do not fulfill their duty.  

Confidence – You need to show aggressiveness and tension within yourself. This not only boosts your confidence but also is necessary to lower the confidence of your opposition. This will create a tense situation within the batter’s minds and will be scared to put on the shot into action.  

Stump Hit – Most of the players are scared to do a direct hit on the stumps in their fielding. You must be aware that even if you miss the shot there are still your teammates who are backing up in any case. This confidence comes by putting your trust in your teammates, which is also a great need in any group sport known as teamwork.  

With these three crucial notes that must be focused on within yourself, we now will move forward toward the more important tips as a player that you need to know so that you can be as perfect a player as you wish to be.  

Now you know that for fielding, as a player you must have perfect awareness, skill, and mobility or flexibility. So as a player, you should never ignore your health and physical fitness even for the slightest bit of chance.  

For fielding you need to be aware of a few fundamental fielding rules. These fundamental rules do not change as per your position in the fielding so no need to worry about that part.  

Fielding Stance 

The fielding stance needs two definite postures. The given below are two definite postures that you need to take care of. You should have them in practice in order to have you in a ready-set-go position.  

• Feet Placement – As for your feet placement you need to have a distance of your shoulder length, which means that the length of your shoulders should be equal to the distance of your feet from each other. This position and posture allow you to be in a running position so that you can chase the ball instantly, as you get the chance.  

• Hands to go – Here you need to place your hands in front and a little lower to your abdomen while they face upwards. This position can better be explained by the crouched position. 

Fielding for the ground

 Now while you are on the large cricket ground given below are a few important tips that you need to keep in your mind in order to perform really well.  

• Attack the Ball – If the ball is approaching your range of fielding, then instead of waiting for the ball to reach you be in an attack mode and fasten your pace toward the ball. Now this will give less time for the batter to score more runs and even if he still takes the risk it will give your team a chance to grab a wicket through the run-out method.  

• Don’t miss the ball – You might have seen the players missing the ball while fielding, here in order to avoid this mistake you should bend on your one knee while grabbing the ball to avoid even the slightest bit of chance to miss the ball, and hence it will save you time. 

• Faster throw – After you successfully grab the ball, now you need to throw the ball toward a specific target, be it another teammate of yours or the stumps itself, be fast. As soon as you get hold of the ball which is supposed to be in the opposite hand to your throwing hand, quickly turn towards your throwing side and throw the ball quickly without taking any more time. 

Catch

Now comes an important part of fielding, which is catching the ball which gives you an instant wicket of the team playing against you. There are three types of catching styles, each of which style has a specific tip to be a step ahead.  

• High Catch – When the ball is up high in the air, you already are aware of the direction it is going. So, if you have it in your direction, be quick to grab your position where the ball is supposed to land on the ground. The second step is to a cup shape of your hands while keeping your fingers forward and grab the ball within your hands while taking it down a bit to lower its speed.  

•  Low Catch – When it is a low catch you should keep your hands closer to the ground while crouching towards the ground and hand in the direction towards the ball from where it is coming. Here you need to pay attention to the time taken by you.  

• Diving Catch – When it is a dive catch, the dive needs to be on a perfect time which has to be accurate also you should be taking care of the direction of the ball as well as your dive.  

Perfect Throw 

Your throw of the ball is very important and crucial, and here as well you need to keep in mind three basic as well as very important points which are given below –  

• Gripping – while you are to throw the ball in a specific direction your grip needs a better accuracy from all the directions of your palm and should be across the seam.  

• Feet placement – when you throw the ball, your one step should be a step ahead of another one and your body should be parallel to that of the side through which you will be throwing the ball. Then you need to rotate your body for an enough angle to get it accurately.   

• Accuracy – Most players think that you can prioritize your power while throwing but this is not the case here. You have to be accurate with the direction, and angle more than anything and your power should not be more focused than the direction and angle in order to get a perfect shot.  

FAQs 

Ques – What are the techniques of fielding? 

Ans – Given above are a few best techniques for fielding.  

Ques – How to be a good fielder? 

Ans – By following the above rules you can be a great fielder.  

Ques – What is the best fielder position in cricket? 

Ans – The square of  the wicket in the off-side is considered to be the best fielding positions, although every position is crucial.  

Ques – How is the best fielder in IPL? 

Ans – Virat Kohli is the best fielder in IPL with 110 catches which is the highest in IPL.