Everything in cricket is really very difficult. Be it balling, batting, fielding, or keeping as it requires consistent practice and hard work to excel in any of these things. There are certain types of pitches and each pitch has its own challenges. 

We in this article will be talking about the grassy pitch, so the grassy pitch is made up of 100 percent grass. A grassy pitch is considered to be the best one and is the traditional one and also the most preferred choice for all the batters as well. 

There are different types of Grassy pitches, here we have explained them a bit –  

• Green Pitch – This pitch works best for the bowlers and has the highest amount of grass when compared to other pitches. As told earlier this pitch is the ideal one for the bowlers because it works erratically while on the wet or long grassy pitch. 

• Sticky Wicket – This pitch as well works best for the Ballers because it is wet and starts sticking out making it difficult for the batter. 

• Dust Bowl or Minefield – This field is created when the field gets dried out and cracked and works ideally for the spin ballers.  

Now as you might have guessed earlier through the topic headline, we will discuss the ways to improve and handle your balance. By following the given below steps, you can easily handle and balance the gameplay on the grassy pitch –  

1. Perfect Footwear –  

This is the most necessary thing that one must have to maintain the balance on the ground. The types of shoes that are needed here are Studded and spike shoes. The spikes in these shoes are made of metal or rubber studs. These spikes help to dig within the surface to provide the stability.  

Here we need to focus on the length of the spikes, the spikes are supposed to be adjusted depending on the basis of the Pitch condition, the longer spikes are used for the softer and damp surfaced pitches, and the short spikes are beneficial for the strong and firm grass surfaces on the pitch.  

1. Stance and Body Position –  

As per gravity – if you need gravity to favor you and work to your benefit, you must be standing in a slightly crouched condition to keep yourself balanced. This position is ideal for the batters. All you have to do is bend yourself from your knees a bit more than you usually do, this will create a lower and more stable gravity as well.  

Everything in cricket is really very difficult. Be it balling, batting, fielding, or keeping as it requires consistent practice and hard work to excel in any of these things. There are certain types of pitches and each pitch. 

Then you need to focus on the distance between your feet, this should be a bit more than you usually have in practice. This helps the batter to provide them with a larger base and balance them on the slippery surface working in accordance with the gravity. 

1. Do not move unnecessarily –  

When you are on the field avoid moving extra without any necessity, when you move more without it damages the standing surface and also might disturb the stability making you slip or fall suddenly. So, your each and every movement and step on the ground must be calculated and controlled.  

1. Carefully done Footwork – 

Your footwork should be coordinated and well-practiced, focusing on the forward and backward movement. This is done to have a balanced footwork and to train your muscles to know and adapt to the pitch. 

You must also focus on the balancing exercises like Single leg stands and balancing board exercises. Your training here will help you avoid slips and also grab stability on the field. 

1. Focus on Your Batting Technique – 

When you are on a Grassy Pitch do not try to act smart and be in attack mode as a batter. When you play on a grassy pitch, the ball coming towards you by the baller is mostly unpredictable, and hence while being in attack mode you might end up regretting it. Hence have patience focus on the ball and give the ball time and then hit the most applicable shot by properly studying it. 

Next, while you are fielding on a grassy pitch do not push your foot deep into the soil instead stay light footed on the soil so that you stay firm on the ground and also avoid leaning forward a bit much. 

1.  Inspect the field thoroughly –  

Before you start playing on the Grassy pitch you need to inspect the field thoroughly, as if there should not be any wet patches or damp areas that might cause trouble for you later. As while playing these damp patches might cause problems for you later. 

While being on the field one must stay light feet, so that you can run, jump, hop, and slip quickly and the field does not cause any trouble for you.  

1. Core Strength is Crucial –  

The main thing that a player needs while they are playing on a grassy pitch, is stability and core strength, so you must practice daily for the same. Regular practice and exercise are necessary. This will help the player to maintain balance on the pitch. 

1. Field Care –  

This is for the fielders, here one needs to pay serious attention, while taking front, back, left, and right while being on the grassy pitch. When not paid attention to it, it is very common for the player to slip and loose balance.  

FAQs 

Ques – Is a grassy pitch good for batting? 

Ans – No, grassy pitch usually favors the ballers. 

Ques – Which pitch is hard for batting? 

Ans – Usually a Soft Cricket pitch is ideal for batting. 

Ques – Which pitch helps spinners? 

Ans – Dusty Pitch helps the spinners. 

Ques – Which pitch is best for fast bowlers? 

Ans – Medium pitch is best for the fast ballers. 

Ques – Which pitch is good for pacers? 

Ans – Red soil pitch is considered to be the best for the pacers.