CRICKET SKILLS

Cricket requires a variety of skills that are commonly used in a number of sports. Hand-eye coordination, throwing or catching a ball, balance and intense, long-term concentration are just a few. Through consistent practice and by applying these skills to the elements of cricket, the students see a dramatic improvement in their game. Students learnt the following skills under the guidance of their P.E teachers-

Batting Skills

According to "The Art and Science of Cricket," batting has five basic principles: "Watch the ball, keep your head still on release of the ball, judge length accurately, allow your hands to lead your body and feet into the correct position and select the correct shot." 

Bowling Skills

 Whether you're a fast bowler, medium-paced bowler who swings the ball in the air, or spin bowler who gets the ball to move dramatically off the pitch, bowling has a foundation of skills that each player must learn. Woolmer wrote that by focusing on "momentum, balance and timing" within the context of the run-up, the set-up, the unfold, the delivery and the follow through, bowlers will become consistent, accurate and, more importantly, take wickets.

Catching Skills
Catching requires five basic skills: Excellent reflexes to get the ball, good hand-eye coordination, anticipation and alertness to react to the ball quickly, and a still head to keep the technique together.

Other Fielding Skills

Picking the ball up quickly and efficiently and throwing the ball at the wickets are the other skills required to be a good fielder. 
A quick pickup requires short steps as you approach the ball, bend your knees, place your strongest foot alongside the ball and pick it up with one hand. 
Woolmer explains that "the ideal throw is the one used in baseball," where you draw the ball back over the shoulder "so it faces backward" before unwinding the arm and throwing it straight over the shoulder at the target.