Learning Cricket: Perfecting fielding and throwing techniques By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: Irrespective of the area in the field, it’s important you get into position. Bend your knees a little, get into a relaxed posture and with weight equally shifted on either foot, ride the ball into the so...
Learning Cricket: In-Swing or the Off Spin – What’s Your Pick? By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: Place your middle finger and index finger on either side of the seam. Showing the shinier part of the ball inside/outside would decide the nature of the swing. As for spin, your index finger and the mid...
Learning Cricket: Getting Comfortable with the Back Foot Defence By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: If you notice a delivery pitched short of good length, resort to the back foot defence. As the ball bounces, shift your weight on the back foot, present the full face of the bat and block the ball. Th...
Learning Cricket: The Front Foot Defence – Batting with Style By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: With a relaxed batting stance and feet 40 centimetres apart, prepare for the delivery with eyes level on the ball. As the ball is released, take a stride forward and bring your front foot to the line of ...
Learning Cricket: It’s all about the grip and stance By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: Place your feet 40 centimetres apart. With a relaxed posture and a high-bat swing, level your eyes on the bowler ready to face the delivery. As for the grip, place your thumb and index finger around the grip unti...